fathom

Example Sentences

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"When you have players who play really well one week and the following two weeks don't, it's hard to fathom."

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

“Australians,” Rowland-Smith said, “they can’t fathom kids signing for that much money.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

Former Cardinals team-mate JJ Watt said: "Can't even begin to fathom or process this. There's just no way. Way too soon. Way too special. So much left to give. Rest in peace Rondale."

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

"I can't fully fathom what's going on!" he said.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

I couldn’t fathom May taking the trouble of dying just so she could go to Ohio.

From "Missing May" by Cynthia Rylant