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belief

[bih-leef] / bɪˈlif /




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When I spoke with him last Thursday, the veteran journalist repeated his belief in the press’ witnessing role, unshaken by the massive changes occurring in the news industry.

From Salon ● Nov. 2, 2026

Dowler-Guerrero said Raman had an uncanny ability to get people organized and always had an unwavering belief in her own ability to get things done.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026

The experience reinforced her belief that "there is community if you want to find it".

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026

This belief endures in some cultures to this day, a reminder that the magic in these treasures lives on.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

But he believed, and of one thing he was sure: Magic ran on belief.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova

One with standards and driven by beliefs, not resentments.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

This practice, known as omenology, was closely connected to political beliefs.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 26, 2026

That, of course, includes the very Hindus whose beliefs Ramaswamy so frequently invokes.

From Slate ● Oct. 23, 2026

He added the comments did "not reflect my true beliefs or opinions, particularly of the communities mentioned in the report".

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

In the 1940s, he rejected communism and rediscovered his religious beliefs.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau


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