doubtful
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At Oxford, he excelled in athletics, winning a Blue, although it was doubtful whether his course qualified him to be a bona fide member of the University.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
If the only historical data investors focused on were from the other 127 of the past 130 years, it’s highly doubtful that October’s volatility would be thought to be noteworthy.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026
It’s doubtful the injury would sideline the 14-year veteran with games this week being so important, yet the Diamondbacks have to hope the injury doesn’t impact his productivity.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
To impress doubtful sommeliers abroad, Milani challenged them to blind taste tests, and said they often preferred the Chinese wine to French or Italian comparisons.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
But it was not her business to think for me, or to seek a place for me: besides, in her eyes, how doubtful must have appeared my character, position, tale.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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