doubtfully
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"This is what he looks like now?" asks Bradford University's Prof Hassan Ugail doubtfully.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2025
“I suppose I could look for it in the morning,” she replies doubtfully.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 8, 2022
Even then, it’s oddly disowned and unidiomatic: “Everyone at school is saying that I’m a gay,” Trevor tells us, doubtfully.
From New York Times ● Nov. 10, 2021
“I don’t know, dude,” the other deputy replies doubtfully.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 18, 2021
When we passed the cherubs, Ricky slowed to a crawl and peered doubtfully down my grandfather’s block.
From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs
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