skeptical
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I was skeptical that the world needed a fifth installment of the Toy Story franchise, but then I read Dana Stevens’ write-up of a film that “wrestles with an existential threat to the franchise—and triumphs.”
From Slate • Jun. 17, 2026
Even as bond yields rose, some on Wall Street were skeptical that the Fed would follow through with hikes.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 17, 2026
It was a game that was as attractive and inviting as it was one-sided, one that might turn the most skeptical viewer into a fan.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026
The “semireusable” rocket Mr. Musk described to skeptical senators became a fleet of boosters that land themselves and fly again.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
He looked back at us all skeptical, then picked up his folder and started riffling through his papers again.
From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña
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