belief
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“Regret becomes unproductive when it turns into repetitive rumination, harsh self-judgment or the belief that the past has permanently determined the future,” she says.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
This is America, and that man has a God-given right to adhere to his belief and to express it through speech or lawful conduct.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
There was a belief Gabriel would grow this summer and judging by his social media feed, he has been working on that.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
Eight of out 10 of Sumba's population of 685,000 people are Christian, but its older "marapu" belief system, that blends animism and ancestor worship, has deep roots.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
“He does not make it,” said I, “and has never made it, and has no knowledge or belief that his daughter is in existence.”
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
"Every couple deserves to start their journey together with an unforgettable day that reflects their beliefs, their personalities and the lives they plan to build together," Lammy wrote.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
It can produce answers that confirm your existing beliefs.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
I’ll never falter in my beliefs in that.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
For her part, Cunningham says she is "not a very political person" and "very much in the middle," but spoke out because of her moral beliefs, and her expertise as a top female athlete.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
I knew my parents respected other people's beliefs, but they also considered religion a way to comfort oneself from the inevitable: the eternal abyss of nothingness, obviously.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
Vocabulary lists containing belief
"The Experiment" and "Superstition"
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