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belief

[bih-leef] / bɪˈlif /




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Sarandos has been openly cavalier about his belief that the theatrical release is “outdated,” going so far as to claim that Netflix saved Hollywood.

From Salon Jul. 15, 2026

This triggers the belief that Lena is a woman who went missing 13 years before.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

What I loved about the space was the belief that my mom would have liked it here.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

But a recent study out of the University of California, Berkeley, calls this belief into serious question.

From MarketWatch Jul. 13, 2026

His belief was tied to his sister and his friends, and he couldn’t let that go.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova

Like others, I have my own system of beliefs about how the platform is best used and how films should be logged.

From Salon Jul. 15, 2026

Laidlaw said: "He was in a psychotic state and had lost contact with reality. He was not able to distinguish what was real and what was not. He was hearing voices and had delusional beliefs."

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

Platner had nothing on which to hang his promises of political efficacy but a collection of articulated progressive beliefs.

From Slate Jul. 8, 2026

It is the New York City of the more than 8 million people who live here—many of whom do not share the current mayor’s beliefs.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

Among other areas of interest, their political beliefs and religion—both were Jewish—meshed perfectly, and eventually they married and settled in England.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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