credence
Example Sentences
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Robinson said the inquiry had not given enough "credence" to that when finalising its report.
From BBC
Why anyone would lend credence to economic projections that get revised on average nearly every other month is a mystery.
From Los Angeles Times
However, historians gave little credence to his denials.
From BBC
Kelly's statement also gives credence to previous reports of Trump speaking poorly of wounded veterans on numerous occasions.
From Salon
Because it is a sworn statement to a court, it is given more credence than an out of court statement.
From Encyclopedia.com
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