beggar
noun
Example Sentences
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Tracy said it "beggars belief that they couldn't see any physical assault there".
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
“To that I can only say they are correct. It beggars belief.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 20, 2026
She told MSPs that a new track would not have received planning permission, adding it "beggars belief" parliament found time to debate a bill that does "little or nothing" for greyhound safety.
From BBC ● Mar. 18, 2026
"Common people, business owners — even beggars — are now fed up. Justice has been sent into exile."
From Barron's ● Feb. 9, 2026
Some people contended that the reason Made-moiselle Reisz always chose apartments up under the roof was to discourage the approach of beggars, peddlars and callers.
From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin
