credible

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A federal judge quashed the subpoenas in March, finding no credible evidence of wrongdoing and writing that the effort appeared designed to harass Powell into resigning.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

The best thing that could be done for homebuyers and owners concerned about higher borrowing costs was providing stability by pursuing "credible policies that deliver sensibly... over time" he suggested.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

The third, and most important, requires the court to decide whether the explanation is credible or instead pretextual.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

For the first time in 16 years, credible polls suggest he faces a serious electoral setback this Sunday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

As Dr. Strayer began, Bunderson, sitting next to Reggie, had a powerful, initial visceral reaction: This Dr. Strayer sounded very credible, like a good witness.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel