believed
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The price is believed to be the highest ever paid for basketball memorabilia.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026
The actor was declared dead on 12 October at what was believed to be his home, Cameron County Justice of the Peace, Cyndi Hinojosa, told the Associated Press, adding that an autopsy would be performed.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
Groups that are less likely to be lactose intolerant include northern Europeans—populations believed to have developed genetic mutations from a history of dairy herding.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026
Chicago-born Leo, the first US pope, is believed to generally be in good health, enjoying sports, especially playing tennis.
From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026
Mrs. Dannenberg’s face softens, losing the grim determination of a business dealing that she had when she believed we were from the cemetery.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
