credible

Example Sentences

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“This year’s IPO class suggests investors are willing to fund growth, but only when supported by credible business models and durable competitive advantages,” said Rabe.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

No doubt, the show had made mistakes and errors of judgment over time, while some of its leaders had faced credible accusations of heinous misdeeds and staff mistreatment.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

“Any credible breakthrough and the return to normal export conditions from the Middle East could gradually drive crude prices to the downside, although ongoing disruptions continue to support prices,” he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

The company has apologised for not contacting the police, but said the suspect's account did not meet its threshold of a credible or imminent plan for serious physical harm to others.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Thus ‘it snowed on Christmas Day’ is perfectly credible if it is a statement about Sydney, Nova Scotia, but suspect if it is a statement about Sydney, New South Wales.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton