fathom

Example Sentences

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“Though, Lloyd, why you can’t spell expectorate when it’s spelled just like it sounds, I cannot fathom.”

From Literature

In some strange way that he couldn’t begin to fathom, he recognized the high, wavering sounds.

From Literature

I still couldn’t fathom getting married to anyone.

From Literature

I think it’s the fact that even sober, even after two years of war, it’s difficult to fathom this concept.

From Literature

It’s a situation that is almost impossible to fathom, considering the U.S. entered the WBC boasting several billion dollars’ worth of talent.

From The Wall Street Journal