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conceive

[kuhn-seev] / kənˈsiv /




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“It is hard to conceive of a scenario where diesel prices aren’t sky-high and aren’t impacting inflation across the U.S.”

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

It’s entirely possible — as hard as it may be to conceive in these deeply tribal, us-vs.-them times — for two competing notions to be true.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

A sheep who can’t conceive of death, let alone accept that humans would want to murder and eat her entire flock, might as well be fodder.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

It has massive implications for how we conceive of ourselves.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

"In a peaceful village like this, it is hard to conceive of true evil."

From "Son" by Lois Lowry




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