dubious

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

There’s no such thing as a cost-free industry, but Debrecen residents are left shouldering a large environmental burden for dubious economic benefit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

In their Summary of Economic Projections, Fed officials continue to point to one rate cut this year, but Powell’s tone during his press conference this afternoon made even that forecast sound dubious.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

A lot of it has involved anonymous tips and other dubious sources claiming to have secret intel.

From Slate • Feb. 27, 2026

A dubious individual, even by Artemis Fowl’s standards.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer