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I believed that vs I believe that

Both phrases are correct, but used in contexts that are different. 'I believed that' is used when referring to a past belief that may have changed, while 'I believe that' is used to express a current belief or opinion.
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I believed that

This phrase is correct and is used when referring to a past belief that may have changed.

This phrase is used to express a belief that was held in the past, but it may not be the current belief. It is often followed by a statement or fact.

Examples:

  • I believed that he was telling the truth, but now I'm not so sure.
  • She believed that she could achieve her goals with hard work.
  • May 20, 2020 ... 'I Believed That I Would See Her Again' ... A Christian theologian recounts how her mother's death affirmed her faith and belief in the afterlife.
  • I believed that Saturday — not Sunday — was the day upon which God wanted human beings to worship Him, and that the Seventh-Day Adventist Church was the one ...
  • Jul 27, 2019 ... 2041 likes, 97 comments - ramit on July 27, 2019: "When I was younger I believed that spending more money on luxury items was...a waste of ...
  • Dec 17, 2016 ... I believed that communism would liberate the world from oppression. I was catastrophically wrong. Max Eastman's powerful and moving testimony of his ...
  • Oct 31, 2018 ... A rule i misunderstood cost me this game. I believed that since my opponents Rook is pinned against his king if he attempted this mate my ...
  • “I was considering surgery because I believed that was how it was treated”: a qualitative study on willingness for joint surgery after completion of a digital ...
  • I believed that college was the great equalizer. COVID19 quickly proved that this was not true.” August 13, 2020. A photo of Darleny Suriel's face and ...
  • Oct 14, 2024 ... I believed that Mykelti was the only kid that. General Discussion. had a tight relationship with Robyn and therefore she was allowed to have a ...
  • I put off seeing a doctor because I believed that breast cancer was incurable. When Lorraine found a lump, she thought nothing could be done to help her.
  • Sep 11, 2024 ... I believed that my contribution to this country was through sharing my experience as a border Dreamer. I wanted to help “DACAmented” peers ...

Alternatives:

  • I used to believe that
  • I once believed that
  • I thought that

I believe that

This phrase is correct and is used to express a current belief or opinion.

This phrase is used to express a current belief or opinion about something. It is often followed by a statement or fact.

Examples:

  • I believe that exercise is important for overall health.
  • She believes that honesty is the best policy.
  • Jan 9, 2023 ... ... I believe that He conquered death I believe in the resurrection I believe that He's coming back again I believe that His spirits with us I ...
  • Dec 11, 2022 ... What happened to “I believe that we will win”. To be fair, a lot of our chant are kinda ...
  • Jul 7, 2023 ... ... I believe that a day is coming He's returning to claim His bride Light the altar Keep it burning See the Lamb who rose a roaring Lion All ...
  • Apr 13, 2009 ... I believe that politics is way too intense. That's why I'm a libertarian. Politics gets people angry, destroys relationships, and polarizes ...
  • Jun 14, 2024 ... Title:'I believe that community health has been my calling' ... Michelle A. Roett, M.D., MPH ( ...
  • Oct 8, 2024 ... In early stage companies, I believe that "brand seeds" are a key factor in whether the company will be successful.
  • Feb 10, 2019 ... I believe that the future stability, security, and prosperity of our nation depends on our education system — and that depends on our ...
  • May 30, 2020 ... I believe that America should be a beacon of light to the rest of the world. I believe that our strength as a nation is due in no small ...
  • May 4, 2014 ... What can I do if I believe that my question was wrongly marked as a duplicate? [duplicate] · Ask Question. Asked 10 years, 5 months ago.
  • Mar 21, 2023 ... “I believe that” = I believe that dogs make better pets than cats. “I believe that the police should be tougher on shoplifters. In these sentences, the word “ ...

Alternatives:

  • In my opinion,
  • I think that
  • It is my belief that

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