believing

Example Sentences

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Believing he had fallen asleep, the nursery worker then left him alone, but staff did not physically check on him for about two hours.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

"Believing all the time," Alcaraz, into his eighth major final and fourth in a row, said of how he pulled through.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

Believing he has discovered a true talent, he asks her, “Do you also live in profound sadness?”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

Believing the claims of technology promoters that one or another nirvana is just around the corner is a mug’s game.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026

Believing that routine was the best defense against depression, Miss Peregrine tried to keep everyone interested in her daily lessons, in preparing the daily meals, and in keeping the house spic and span.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs