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skepticism

[skep-tuh-siz-uhm] / ˈskɛp təˌsɪz əm /


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But in an accompanying memo, the judge expressed skepticism about the visa restrictions on international students and journalists.

From Barron's Sep. 14, 2026

Combine that skepticism with social media’s emphasis on personalization, and one witnessed the fall of frivolity in real time.

From Salon Sep. 5, 2026

Mr. McGurn also notes that skepticism about the Iraq surge was so great that no one thought it would succeed except for Gen. David Petraeus—“and maybe Barney,” the president’s dog.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 4, 2026

Amid skepticism that the venture would last, Oscar faced losses for years but eventually rebounded.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 30, 2026

Her guard was back up, the skepticism tightening her face.

From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely

Most childhood memoirs depict the author as an adult in child’s clothing, possessing preternaturally sophisticated observations and skepticisms.

From Washington Post Feb. 14, 2023

“The reasons for skepticisms are very valid,” Nath says.

From Science Magazine Sep. 30, 2015

Alas, he is better at explaining doubts and skepticisms and moral relativism than at charting a path out of such dilemmas.

From Time Magazine Archive

And he would recall excerpts from the book—gentle skepticisms, childish animalisms.

From Gargoyles by Ben Hecht

With me they have left a blessing,—a belief which existing abuses cannot shake nor worldly skepticisms destroy: an abiding faith in human virtue and in social progress.

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 15, No. 91, May, 1865 by Various




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