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be dubious





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Parma thinks some may be dubious to invest in research given the lack of sufficient treatments.

From Salon Oct. 4, 2023

The critics had good reason to be dubious.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 6, 2022

The notion of U.C.L.A., a program with 11 national championships, as a plucky underdog may be dubious.

From New York Times Mar. 29, 2021

Awarding carbon credits or calculating emissions reduction based on carbon farming may be dubious at this point, but carbon farming is really just good farming.

From Slate Jun. 18, 2020

"You camp boss?" pursued Mr. Lo, keenly eyeing the young fellow, as though he might be dubious concerning this fact.

From Canoe Mates in Canada Three Boys Afloat on the Saskatchewan by Rathborne, George, St.




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