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Examples of believable in a Sentence
she had a believable excuse for missing the deadline
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While the movie is an undisputed classic either way, the new information gives Ripley more depth by explaining her back story and making the dynamic between her and surrogate daughter Newt more believable.
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Instead, Tóibín focuses his energy on conveying the characters’ emotions with blistering — and believable — intensity.
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In court documents requesting the lawsuit be dismissed, company attorneys said Gomez’s claims are not believable.
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Could using a particular typeface make something more believable?
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Award-winning German author Anne C. Voorhoeve gives us a gripping, utterly believable story that explores identity, loyalty, and courage.
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14th Century
First Known Use of believable
14th century
BELIEVABLE Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of believable for Students
: possible to believe a believable excuse
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