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be dubious





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They value their assets infrequently, in the shadows, rather than in the daily sunlight of public markets—and even insiders concede those valuations can be dubious.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026

That led him to be dubious of some depictions of a more polished Jamestown with smooth-cut planks.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 23, 2024

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

Sometimes managers would be dubious and suggest some production more startling as a commencement, but I always had a deep and well-founded faith in Lucia.

From Memoirs of an American Prima Donna by Clara Louise Kellogg




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