fathom
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But during a week when the canted economy just created its first trillionaire, I can’t fathom why Sarnoski felt we needed this version of Robin Hood now.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026
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
Mr. Boone initially creates only a mild impression, making Seth’s suspicion of him and discomfort in his presence hard to fathom.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026
"I just couldn't - for the life of me - fathom maths," she said.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
He continued to study Rick intently, his face turgid; Rick could not fathom what Garland was thinking.
From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick
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