credulity

Example Sentences

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Monday morning headlines attempted to walk back the outlets’ earlier credulity.

From Salon

Zang, in her written report to the commission, called those denials “not credible,” saying it “strains credulity” to believe that he would join the group at those restaurants without eating any food.

From Los Angeles Times

“It kind of beggars credulity that that number of complaints could be raised and that none could be substantiated,” Johnson said.

From Los Angeles Times

For all his acknowledged literary discernment, it is Cowley’s political credulity that has marked his reputation.

From The Wall Street Journal

But this particular situation stretches one’s credulity to the brink.

From Salon