fathom

Example Sentences

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Although smoke-filled pubs are hard to fathom for younger Scots, Alexandra and Andrew say they would not necessarily be opposed to indoor smoking areas in areas that do not serve food.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Former Cardinals team-mate JJ Watt said: "Can't even begin to fathom or process this. There's just no way. Way too soon. Way too special. So much left to give. Rest in peace Rondale."

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

"Can't even begin to fathom or process this," wrote Watt.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

She couldn’t fathom why Utah hadn’t put up more of a fight to keep Sundance in town as it seemed to her that it had been a fiscal boon.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2026

"Though I can't fathom how you know all that."

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz