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doubt

[dout] / daʊt /




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That said, I doubt they were anticipating the slow siphoning of Sunday games by the NFL when they signed the deal.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 14, 2026

Putin himself has given little sign he is feeling under pressure, telling journalists earlier this month: "I have no doubt that the enemy will crumble."

From BBC Sep. 13, 2026

If even the once all-powerful Marvel is trying to recapture viewers by positioning itself as haughty and highbrow, there is no doubt snobbery is pushing for the mainstream.

From Salon Sep. 11, 2026

The association spends around six million euros annually, and is no doubt preparing for next year's battle over banking regulations.

From Barron's Sep. 11, 2026

Shame washes over me again that I ever allowed him to make me doubt her.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

It stresses that juggling a governorship and a national campaign is nearly impossible, and suggests that while leaving Sacramento removes that conflict, it does not resolve doubts about whether voters will ultimately embrace him.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 13, 2026

For different reasons, two-time major champion Rybakina also came into the US Open with serious doubts about her chances.

From BBC Sep. 12, 2026

Two hours of chaos frazzled England and exposed old doubts from Root's first spell as captain.

From BBC Sep. 12, 2026

There are also doubts over how much of that television audience will actually be watching.

From Barron's Sep. 7, 2026

If Redmond had any doubts that Ames had gone over to the KGB, they now evaporated.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau

“A couple of years ago, people doubted whether the industry could ever get back to $10 billion,” said Eric Handler, media and entertainment analyst at Roth Capital Partners.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 2026

In April 2024, Mica Miller, the wife of South Carolina pastor John Paul Miller, was found dead in an apparent suicide that friends and family quickly doubted.

From Salon Sep. 2, 2026

Be warned: Novak Djokovic has made a fool of those who have doubted him before.

From BBC Sep. 1, 2026

How can it be doubted, when it appeared in the paper’s “dead cats column,” one man observes.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 26, 2026

Jeremy, watching Tiamat warily, doubted that anyone would believe a sixth grader who colored grass pink was doing anything but having fun.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville

He sees the junk that AI puts out is a shot in the arm for creatives who are doubting their own instincts.

From Salon Jul. 5, 2026

As in “Safe,” the heroine is driven by the doubting crowd into the embrace of the few who believe her.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 9, 2026

The seven-time champion is back on form this year after a difficult debut season with Ferrari in 2025 when he several times made public statements doubting himself.

From BBC Jun. 7, 2026

With 126 first-team Barcelona appearances and 21 senior caps for Spain under her belt before the age of 20, there is no doubting Lopez is destined for greatness.

From BBC May 22, 2026

Why was he doubting that it could be true, too?

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova




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