believe
verb (used without object)
to have confidence in the truth, the existence, or the reliability of something, although without absolute proof that one is right in doing so.
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
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“I’ve been believing in myself. The Ravens’ organization has been believing in me,” Jackson said.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 13, 2021