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disbelief

[dis-bi-leef] / ˌdɪs bɪˈlif /


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"There has been a tremendous amount of disbelief for me, it's just so extraordinary," said Canadian Jeremy Hansen during a Q&A session with press late Thursday.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

In her interview with Kotb, Savannah Guthrie detailed her family’s pain and disbelief since her mother’s disappearance more than 50 days ago.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

In a statement issued earlier this week Ms Doherty's family said they have been "crushed with disbelief, sadness and pain".

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

“The first reaction was disbelief because I thought there was no chance after these two got in.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

“A vampire?” she asked, disbelief edging her words.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall