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The aforementioned film inspired by his life shows what it’s like to live with involuntary vocal tics that belie your own beliefs or intentions.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

The early rises belie what’s happened to the stocks lately.

From Barron's • Oct. 24, 2025

Horvath’s Midwestern mien, unflagging politeness and warm smile belie her fierce ambition.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2025

Of course it is all illusion, but the flattering lighting and bougie boxed waters belie that revelation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 11, 2025

The look in Jonah’s eyes belie it though, and it shatters me a little more, knowing that in choosing to put myself first, I’ve cemented Jonah’s inability to do the same.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam