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If they had disbelieved the very first word of it, or the very first sentence of it, it wouldn't have gone anywhere.

From Salon • Jul. 11, 2023

He had disbelieved in God but had been converted in what seemed a miraculous manner.

From Further Adventures of Quincy Adams Sawyer and Mason Corner Folks by Pidgin, Charles Felton

She had disbelieved, and then believed, and had again disbelieved Arabella's own statement as to the offer of marriage.

From The American Senator by Trollope, Anthony

He was certain she had disbelieved him and had taken the opportunity to get away from him.

From The Girl at Central by Bonner, Geraldine

There was general surprise, because many had disbelieved the reports of the engagement.

From A Russian Gentleman by Aksakov, S. T. (Sergei Timofeevich)