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belief

[bih-leef] / bɪˈlif /




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Yet Pradhan said there remained a widespread belief that Shah represented "a different form of politics", particularly through his government's emphasis on fighting corruption.

From Barron's Sep. 2, 2026

“It’s this very encouraging wave of reemergence and the belief and understanding that legislators have when it comes to the entertainment industry. They understand that it truly is an economic driving power.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 1, 2026

Critics labeled him a hypocrite; Dyson said that the company had outgrown the Malmesbury campus, and maintained his belief that Asia was the future of manufacturing.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 1, 2026

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said it was his belief that the Japanese government and the Bank of Japan will do things that lead to a stronger yen.

From MarketWatch Sep. 1, 2026

This time, the six of us reply with hope and belief in our voices.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

The only way out is through finding a new world and a new set of beliefs.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 1, 2026

The 12-year-old student council member spoke about how the shofar, the ram’s horn blown during High Holy Days, awakens Jews to reflect on and reaffirm their beliefs.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 30, 2026

Waning belief in past beliefs about getting ahead is seen across a range of demographics, including political affiliation and income level, he said.

From MarketWatch Aug. 28, 2026

Though she consciously and strenuously attempted to avoid labels like feminist and activist, Parton’s actions occasionally made her inner beliefs undeniable.

From Salon Aug. 27, 2026

Ti Jean is also one of Farmer’s chief informants on local beliefs.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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