credible

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“The bottom line,” he said, “is trust” — vouching that an article is credible and worthy of a reader’s time.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Talks, deals, and economic relief were in ample evidence, with sanctions used as a negotiating tactic but without a credible threat of force.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“The more credible and lasting impact is ongoing cost inflation from the rise in diesel pricing, even in a de-escalation scenario,” says Jefferies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

But the firm urges investors not to sleep on Arm, which is shaping into “a credible AI play, right around the time when the company has better structured itself to capture greater value from AI.”

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

“Nobody we talked to had any credible reason to think this wasn’t going to become a big problem,” said Charlie.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis