disbelieve

Example Sentences

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"Jurors may disbelieve one victim, but it's really hard for them to disbelieve many," he explained.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2025

But the contradictions did not cause jurors to disbelieve her, said Harry MacLean, who wrote about the case in the book “Once Upon a Time: A True Story of Memory, Murder and the Law.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2024

When truth is stranger than fiction, it is often easier to disbelieve, at least until the facts make it impossible to ignore reality.

From Salon • Jan. 24, 2024

Mr. Johnston said, “You cannot disbelieve the resurrection based on the historical accounts that we have. It is so well attested.”

From Washington Times • Apr. 6, 2023

But there will be many who disbelieve the following episode.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel