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skeptical

[skep-ti-kuhl] / ˈskɛp tɪ kəl /


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Skeptical of the benefits and wary of thin liquidity, many investors say they are planning to stay away from overnight trading and expect others to do the same.

From Barron's • Oct. 23, 2025

Skeptical that sales were down, Romero said he wanted to hear it from the traqueteros themselves, she testified.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2024

Skeptical foreign investors will need more than one month of slowing imports and exports decline though.

From Reuters • Nov. 6, 2023

Ultimately, the GSoW team often leans on niche publications like Skeptical Enquirer to find a Wikipedia-worthy source that clearly states a particular cryptid is considered pseudoscience.

From Slate • Feb. 13, 2023

Skeptical, Master Hyrrokkin squinted to read, then gave a crack of a laugh that turned every head in the huge, hushed room.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor




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