doubt
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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
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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
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“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
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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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