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disbelief

[dis-bi-leef] / ˌdɪs bɪˈlif /


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Even high-profile cases involving figures like Sean Combs reflect the same cultural reflex: disbelief, deflection, delay.

From Slate • Apr. 25, 2026

Spanish journalist Juan Castro described the mood of those at Real as one of disbelief.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

“I’m in disbelief but I knew we ran something real fast,” said Collins, a sophomore who held off Marley Scoggins of Calabasas on the anchor leg.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

He insisted the event was real, sparking both disbelief and amusement among peers and online observers alike.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

At first, the chaplain thought the young man was still caught in disbelief, still holding on to foolish hope that time could unspool and the body beside him could still be revived.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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