doubtful
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It’s doubtful that Ross or any judge would exhibit such leniency from the bench when confronted with litigants’ similar misconduct.
From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026
“You reveled in his company. He filled you with energy and humor when you felt doubtful and weak,” said Anna Wintour, the global editorial director of Vogue and Conde Nast’s chief content officer.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
“We are doubtful that these firmer March and April numbers mark the start of a sudden upward trend in job creation,” said James Knightley, chief international economist at ING.
From MarketWatch • May 9, 2026
Collett rejected this, and said "it is doubtful that vigorous children and teenagers would take much notice".
From BBC • May 6, 2026
There was great wonder, and many dark and doubtful glances, among his men, when Éomer gave orders that the spare horses were to be lent to the strangers; but only Éothain dared to speak openly.
From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien
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