disbelief
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The stunning turnaround was completed in the 95th minute when Moura recorded a hat-trick to seal Tottenham's spot in the final on away goals, leaving Ajax players strewn across the turf in disbelief.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026
The moves by the 45-year-old senator have been met in Brazil with a mixture of derision, disbelief, and disapproval, even from within his own camp.
From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026
A fan of the band since her teenage years, she was in disbelief stepping into a location she’d seen countless times on screen.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026
ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne reported that if the Valkyries win, they might not have time to have an extended on-court celebration and trophy presentation, news that made analyst Chiney Ogwumike grasp her head in disbelief.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
“You have no idea what this means to me, Your Majesty,” the wolf said to her, shaking his head as if in disbelief.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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