fathom

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But even they came around faster than the burgeoning class of prestige TV era viewers who couldn’t fathom that the new “Battlestar” could be as culturally resonant as, say, “The Sopranos” or “The Wire.”

From Salon • May 5, 2026

She said it’s important for providers to remember that many residents “have experienced trauma most people could not fathom going through.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

"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

It’s a situation that is almost impossible to fathom, considering the U.S. entered the WBC boasting several billion dollars’ worth of talent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

But now that I’ve redecorated my tiny triangle room, I can’t fathom a life in some drafty American mansion.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin