believed

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Murdoch, who had just run a similar play overseas in soccer for English Premier League rights, believed football’s popularity could supercharge a network that was still seen as an also-ran to ABC, CBS and NBC.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

For years, Delhi believed its strategic partnership with Washington had transformed the regional equation.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Other wrestlers who witnessed the incident last year told The Times they believed Smith was in character.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Employment could surprise by beating Wall Street’s estimate for the second month in a row — if other labor indicators are to be believed.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

Both men believed that Elisha’s passion for Maggie was short term.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock