believe

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Rather than simply blocking pain signals, the researchers believe the approach may address one of the underlying causes of chronic nerve pain by restoring the energy supply nerve cells need to function properly.

From Science Daily • May 24, 2026

Rusty Hicks, chair of the California Democratic Party, said “every campaign is entitled to run the race that they believe matches their story,” even if that means questioning the party’s past performance.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

I do not believe that the entire stock market should rest on my having access to a grocery list power tool.

From Slate • May 24, 2026

That woman—and then other jurors, he said—recounted how “Miss Becky” told them not to believe the defense, not to let him fool you, and to “watch his body language” when Murdaugh testified.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

“I saw the fire from the plane. I could not believe it. I did not expect it to be like that, that the whole city would burn like that. None of us did.”

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo