doubtful

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The company is so “heavily embedded” in the modern landscape, he said, and he’s doubtful that will change even as new technologies emerge.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Even if the air strikes succeed in ousting the regime, either by killing its leaders or forcing them to flee, it is doubtful the successors will be any friendlier to the West.

From Slate • Feb. 28, 2026

Warner remains doubtful that Paramount can ultimately make an offer that surpasses Netflix, people close to the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

With Marsh, who missed Australia's first two matches, still doubtful for Monday's game in Kandy after suffering bleeding from a testicle, Smith is in line to pad up at the top of the order.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

Everyone thought he was mad and that even if he succeeded in building the railway, which was doubtful, there wouldn’t be any demand for it.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson