How to Use believe it or not in a Sentence

believe it or not

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  • One wonders what happened at the Paris Olympics a century ago, when art, believe it or not, was part of the competition.
    Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2024
  • 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
  • And believe it or not, with the right the sale, a good cast iron or nonstick skillet can cost under $25.
    Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 15 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
  • And believe it or not, with the right the Amazon deal, a good cast iron or nonstick skillet can cost under $25.
    Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 16 July 2024
  • 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
  • And believe it or not, season 5 was the only ones who really didn't pregame.
    David Wysong, The Enquirer, 15 July 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
  • With fall and—believe it or not—the holidays quickly approaching, the season of vintage recipes and cozy nostalgia is about to begin.
    Kaitlin Gates, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2024
  • 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

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