How to Use believe it or not in a Sentence

believe it or not

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  • The bullpen, believe it or not, even showed some poise.
    Shawn McFarland, Dallas News, 17 Sep. 2023
  • And my dream was to play some hoops, believe it or not.
    Rory Appleton, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Feb. 2024
  • And believe it or not, the one person that did give me props from the jury was Q.
    Dalton Ross, EW.com, 23 May 2024
  • But believe it or not, people still flock to this place.
    Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
  • So, believe it or not, that part of the discussion was easy.
    Tricia Despres, Peoplemag, 12 May 2024
  • The elusive item isn't for sale on the website, so, believe it or not, this is the only way to get it.
    Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 27 Nov. 2023
  • George Clooney is up first — but believe it or not, Donald Trump is next.
    Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2024
  • But there’s no question that the language is a-changin’ — even in Canada, believe it or not.
    Christian Schneider, National Review, 21 Dec. 2023
  • And, believe it or not, the irony here is that the Phoenix area is really in a -- in a -- in an economic boom right now.
    CBS News, 16 July 2023
  • And believe it or not, and the irony here is that the Phoenix area is really in a- in a- in an economic boom right now.
    CBS News, 16 July 2023
  • In terms of the types of jewelry that should be brought along on your travels, believe it or not, there is a right and wrong answer.
    Shelby Hyde, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2024
  • Yes, springtime is all about fresh and bright colors, but believe it or not, there's a way to make gray feel cheerful too.
    Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2024
  • This year’s mood was all about—whisper it—quiet luxury, which is still, believe it or not, yet to exit the chat.
    Hannah Coates, Vogue, 18 Feb. 2024
  • But believe it or not, medical students can be even worse.
    Sabrina Sholts, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Mar. 2024
  • But believe it or not, there’s real tech behind this moon-boot-cum-slipper-cum-Yeezy-slider.
    The Editors, Outside Online, 2 July 2024
  • However, believe it or not, as the day wears on, this afternoon and this evening are agreeable, even happy.
    Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 17 May 2024
  • Mark Kelly There’s some good news in American politics, believe it or not, and in Seattle of all places.
    The Editorial Board, WSJ, 15 Nov. 2023
  • And believe it or not, that discussion involved two people on this podcast.
    Laura Johnston, cleveland, 13 July 2023
  • Many users are leveraging TikTok to bring in cash and believe it or not, the platform has the potential to be pretty lucrative.
    Becca Stanek, The Week, 27 May 2023
  • There was a time, believe it or not, when briefcases were considered fancy.
    Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 23 Oct. 2023
  • Despite being at the top of the national rankings the past few seasons, Purdue has struggled with IU, believe it or not (3-1 in the previous four meetings).
    Matthew Glenesk, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Jan. 2024
  • And believe it or not, there are hella festivals within driving distance of Cincinnati.
    Erin Glynn cincinnati Enquirer, The Enquirer, 14 June 2023
  • Nevada, believe it or not, is the only state to have had a majority-female legislature.
    Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2024
  • Still, the moments after intercourse are vital to your relationship, believe it or not.
    Dominique Fluker, Essence, 13 Nov. 2023
  • Skin cancers can be detected by you, family, friends or, believe it or not, even a hairstylist who notices a changing mole or lesion.
    Drs. Kate Oberlin, Keyvan Nouri and Lawrence Schachner, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
  • There are more shocking details to Kim Kardashian’s internet-dividing Met Gala look, believe it or not.
    Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
  • Many people opt not to see family for the holidays, preferring to spend their PTO with friends, take solo travel, or—believe it or not—be home alone to avoid contentious relatives.
    Alexa Mikhail, Fortune Well, 13 Dec. 2023
  • But believe it or not there’s a festival devoted to Damascus goats, complete with a beauty contest to select the most attractive of these bizarre animals from around the Persian Gulf.
    Discover Magazine, 8 Jan. 2024

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