believed

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While musicians often describe tones as warm, dark, bright, or heavy, many scientists believed these differences were mostly psychological or caused by changes in volume and timing rather than touch itself.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

The man is now believed to be imprisoned in the Middle East, they added.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

“Inside CECOT” was scheduled to run Dec. 22 but was pulled the day before air by Weiss, who believed it needed more reporting, including a direct on-camera response from the administration, which did not participate.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

She added that while a third bridge is not Reform policy, she believed it would make sense, warning that long traffic delays were discouraging visitors to the island.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

The goats never really believed in the truce.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen