believed

Example Sentences

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In an era where velocities are climbing across the game, the 24-year-old Misiorowski is pushing the limits of what was believed to be possible from the human body.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

She believed people "failed to understand" that deepfakes had real consequences for victims, and for the perpetrators it was about power and control.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

She always believed that the man, from a mining family in Germany's western Saarland region, was a lifelong member of the Social Democrats, Germany's labour party.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The Trojans are definitely going places these days thanks to many players who believed in Stankiewicz’s vision despite knowing their on-campus stadium would be under construction for at least two seasons.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Mrs. Dannenberg’s face softens, losing the grim determination of a business dealing that she had when she believed we were from the cemetery.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse