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doubtful

[dout-fuhl] / ˈdaʊt fəl /




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Whether there will be a hegemon playing a role comparable to that played by the United States after the end of the Cold War is doubtful.

From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026

McClure, of course, would love to see Steyer take the top spot in that easy-win scenario against Hilton, though that seems doubtful.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

It’s still doubtful if we can get to 100 on some methodologies.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Collett rejected this, and said "it is doubtful that vigorous children and teenagers would take much notice".

From BBC • May 6, 2026

The same hostile roof now again rose before me: my prospects were doubtful yet; and I had yet an aching heart.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë




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