dubious
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There are morally and ethically dubious questions aplenty.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
The decision will prevent branded drug makers from using dubious patent infringement lawsuits to squash low-cost competition.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
"Yes, pretty dubious. Most of the things I do in this show are pretty dubious," he says with a flourish, underlining just how much he relishes this role.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
In its current form, it makes for a commercially robust but ethically dubious business.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
And, in dubious addition to them, occasional peculiar entities remained in the virtually abandoned suburbs.
From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick
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