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cast doubt on

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call into question
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The platforms’ attorneys sought to cast doubt on the ailment — emphasizing that there is no formal diagnosis for social media addiction — while also arguing that Kaley had never been treated for it.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Although some fans want him to stay at the club, Carrick cast doubt on that happening.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

As with the fatal shootings of Good and Pretti in Minneapolis, the Journal analyzed videos that cast doubt on the federal government’s claims.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

She said it was these auditions which occasionally cast doubt on her potential to find future roles because of her disability.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

Recent studies have cast doubt on this picture.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann