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questionably



ADVERB
tentatively
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The Hurricanes punished him all night, sometimes legally, sometimes questionably, but he stayed composed, turning to unheralded receiver Charlie Becker as a security blanket.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

A $13 hot dog — allegedly a popular item at the establishment — included a questionably long Snap-O-Razzo frank on an untoasted potato roll, per a photo posted on Reddit.

From Salon • Aug. 18, 2025

Kwan’s next three novels covered similar territory: wealthy people behaving decadently and questionably, but usually with heart and always with panache.

From New York Times • May 20, 2024

Restoring the world, including the planet we inhabit, has become the job of questionably capable humans.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2022

Separated by a questionably clean napkin, but still.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed




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