incredulous
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"Now our street is almost full, and more people are on their way," she said with an incredulous laugh, a bashful smile lighting up her face.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
“People have been very incredulous of government promises.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
McKellen is incredulous that “The Christophers” was written for him.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
Mitchell's family had been led to believe he had been cremated in a private ceremony and were "incredulous" when police told them his body was still at the funeral home, the jury was told.
From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026
Dorian looked to Chaol, who failed in his attempt to not appear incredulous.
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
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