credulity

Example Sentences

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The idea that a news report transformed the situation into something uniquely dangerous stretches credulity.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

Mr. Ryan’s mix of traditional plotting and modern obfuscation is undeniably entertaining, although it does eventually strain credulity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025

It is, however, stretching credulity to believe that Yatai, which runs everything in Shwe Kokko, was unable to stop scammers coming in and out of the city.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2025

It not only strained credulity, but tested the physical capacity to stay awake.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 19, 2024

In some way that I couldn’t explain, I knew that his scorn of my childish credulity was right.

From "Grendel" by John Gardner