fathom
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But even they came around faster than the burgeoning class of prestige TV era viewers who couldn’t fathom that the new “Battlestar” could be as culturally resonant as, say, “The Sopranos” or “The Wire.”
From Salon • May 5, 2026
"When you have players who play really well one week and the following two weeks don't, it's hard to fathom."
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
The show’s creators couldn’t fathom mobile devices, but they were spot-on about video calling.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
"Can't even begin to fathom or process this," wrote Watt.
From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026
He bathed in the fresh cold water at the river’s edge and lay on his back under the sun, trying to fathom the firmament.
From "Abel's Island" by William Steig
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