believed

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Instead, China paid just $60 million for broadcast rights to the tournament, and India’s Zee Entertainment reached a TV deal Monday that was believed to be far below FIFA’s asking price.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Incumbent Newsom is believed to have his eyes on the White House in 2028, following in the footsteps of one Ronald Reagan, who occupied the governor's mansion from 1967 to 1975.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Days before plundering Borel’s wine cellar, the two are believed to have sauntered into Huso, a Michelin-starred Tribeca restaurant that has been celebrated for its collection of bottles, according to a law-enforcement official.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

So far, five of the seven initially missing have been rescued but it is believed the remaining two men are trapped deeper inside the cave in the mountain area of central Xaysomboun province.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

It soon became clear that they believed the Beje had been a headquarters for raids on food ration offices around the country.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom