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cast doubt on

VERB
call into question
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He appeared to immediately cast doubt on whether a meeting or deal could ever take place.

From BBC Jun. 5, 2026

But the Israeli leader appeared to cast doubt on any truce, while a report in the US news outlet Axios said Trump called him "crazy" and accused him of putting Iran peace talks at risk.

From Barron's Jun. 2, 2026

Daniel Remler, who led AI policy at the State Department during the Biden administration and took part in the Geneva talks, cast doubt on Chinese claims of disinterest in AGI and ignorance of its risks.

From Los Angeles Times May 11, 2026

The renewed military actions in the Middle East cast doubt on the fragile U.S.-Iran cease-fire, which could put upward pressure on the greenback, Kong adds.

From The Wall Street Journal May 5, 2026

This information should have been disclosed to Walter's counsel prior to trial so that they could have used it to cast doubt on the credibility of Hooks's testimony.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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