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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
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 remains highly doubtful Kouame can go all the way and become France's first men's champion since Yannick Noah in 1983.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
"It seems doubtful to me that either can control AI."
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
I must have looked doubtful about her words, because Teacher Sarah smiled and said to me, “I mean that they will care about what is inside of your head...your intelligence...your ability to learn.”
From "Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina" by Michaela DePrince
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