disbelief
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He sat in disbelief as the passenger answered it and chatted away for a couple of minutes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
There’s a certain amount of willing suspension of disbelief to an extent; you can’t be going to see these shows if you are going to be a trainspotter.
From Salon ● Oct. 7, 2026
When Harris suggested that even inaction by Congress could have a preemptive effect on state court proceedings, Gorsuch reacted with mild disbelief.
From Slate ● Oct. 5, 2026
The 28-year-old put his hands on his head in disbelief as he crossed the line 13 seconds clear of the chasing pack, completing the gruelling 273.4km course in six hours and 17 minutes.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
I step back, shaking my head in disbelief.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
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