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dubious

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




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Beyond the dubious and prejudicial methodology, the poll was conducted online, which further undermines its trustworthiness.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

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

She was dubious, but did as she was told, because in spite of what she told him, she did want to try it on.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman




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