credulity
Example Sentences
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Zang, in her written report to the commission, called those denials “not credible,” saying it “strains credulity” to believe that he would join the group at those restaurants without eating any food.
From Los Angeles Times
“It kind of beggars credulity that that number of complaints could be raised and that none could be substantiated,” Johnson said.
From Los Angeles Times
For all his acknowledged literary discernment, it is Cowley’s political credulity that has marked his reputation.
But this particular situation stretches one’s credulity to the brink.
From Salon
Frost, a founding partner of Frost LLP, called the allegations “vile” and “false” and said “numerous aspects of the complaint ... defy credulity.”
From Los Angeles Times
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