believing

Example Sentences

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North Korea, believing that Chinese-style economic reforms would endanger the absolute control of the Kim dynasty, built up a nuclear arsenal to shore up the regime’s power indefinitely.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

"I also want to thank myself for believing in myself," she said.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

We have trouble even slightly believing that last part.

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026

USC coach Andy Stankiewicz is proud of the Trojans who bought into his vision, believing the dormant powerhouse could return to the top of college baseball.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

He made every effort to understand Seoul’s culture and to fit in, believing that ethnic identity was the central problem of his life.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French