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dubious

[doo-bee-uhs, dyoo-] / ˈdu bi əs, ˈdyu- /




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They also say that plaintiffs’ lawyers are actively seeking out homeowners, encouraging them to pursue dubious claims with the hopes of landing a lucrative settlement.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 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

Concern now rests upon multiple dubious candlesticks between March 16 and April 7, including three bearish engulfing candles and several dojis.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

The reconstituted group largely abandoned the framework, allowing the committee to judge evidence of dubious quality alongside large randomized controlled trials.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Mendel, despite his odd scientific lineage, and de Vries, despite his dubious personal hygiene, were right.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee




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