dubious
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I don’t see the genius here but rather an open checkbook with very dubious results.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026
Despite the dangers, influencers with hundreds of thousands of followers on Instagram or TikTok promote private clinics or beauty salons that experts say are dubious.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
After doubling down on this case, Blanche oversaw a highly dubious indictment that accused Abrego Garcia of human smuggling.
From Slate ● Jul. 9, 2026
Speaking before his side's impressive 4-1 win against Paraguay in Los Angeles, USA coach Mauricio Pochettino was also dubious about the benefits.
From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2026
Every aesthetic “law” advanced so far has proven of dubious value, and usually gets in the way of our understanding.
From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson
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