dubious

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Those practices saw the original premise of social media—an extension of our proverbial kitchen table—replaced with ethically questionable and legally dubious methodologies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The deployments have made Iranian diplomatic envoys even more dubious that American peace efforts are sincere.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

The part where the laser guides the VSELs around Scott’s body is perhaps the most dubious of a procedure littered with doubt.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Looking at its daily chart, however, this week has seen some dubious candlesticks that hint at fatigue.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

She agreed they would establish a residence here, but she was aware of the city’s dubious past beneath its splendid architecture, culture, and history.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French