credence
Example Sentences
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Robinson said the inquiry had not given enough "credence" to that when finalising its report.
From BBC
Indeed, he would use his Jewish identity to give credence to his claims that Jews are "controlling the media" and using it to orchestrate a "white genocide."
From Salon
The final hurdle will come when Lord Mandelson presents his "letter of credence" to Trump.
From BBC
The commentator said that when Law was capped for Scotland, it gave the team "credence".
From BBC
The theory might have some credence considering four of the five most-represented nations have won the World Cup in the past 15 years, with England the exception.
From BBC
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