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belief

[bih-leef] / bɪˈlif /




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In her preface to “Inhabit the Poem,” she writes that the “popular belief that ‘gatekeepers’—publishers, university lecturers, anthologists, and advertisers—create the longevity of the authors we call ‘canonical’ is false.

From The Wall Street Journal

But the Thai government said on Thursday that the statue's removal was "related to security considerations and area administration and not intended to disrespect any religion or beliefs".

From Barron's

Yet “The Testament of Ann Lee” is primarily a film about the pull and power of belief.

From The Wall Street Journal

Because of this belief, most scientific efforts have focused on preventing the disease or slowing its progression, rather than attempting to restore lost brain function.

From Science Daily

What matters is how we handle it, and with “A Christmas Carol,” Charles Dickens gave the world the best possible Christmas present: the enduring belief that things can always get better.

From Salon