believe it or not
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—used to suggest that the listener will be surprised
His latest movie, believe it or not, is a romantic comedy about a group of lawyers.
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The result is quite an extensive menu that, believe it or not, is actually a tailored and paired down version of Avagyan’s first draft.
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Chelsea Frank, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
But believe it or not, tiny homes have come quite a long way since their rise in popularity over the last decade.
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One of the most common places snowbirds move from, believe it or not, is Canada.
—Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 7 Nov. 2024
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Chelsea Frank, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
But believe it or not, tiny homes have come quite a long way since their rise in popularity over the last decade.
—Alicia Geigel, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2024
Yes, believe it or not, there’s a holiday rom-com about the love affair between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, complete with Kansas City Chiefs logos.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2024
One of the most common places snowbirds move from, believe it or not, is Canada.
—Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Believe it or not.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/believe%20it%20or%20not. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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