skeptical

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The draft resolution has been molded in a bid to rally several countries that have appeared skeptical, including Russia, China and France.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

When I relayed the live-blood-analysis process to Turner, the UC–Irvine professor, he was skeptical.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Investors skeptical of Oracle’s prospects have pointed to the company’s aggressive spending as it builds out data centers for its infrastructure deals.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Many current and former spaceflight officials are skeptical that timeline is feasible.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

Although de Sautuola was sure the paintings were prehistoric, skeptical archeologists pronounced them forgeries.

From "The Annotated Mona Lisa" by Carol Strickland and John Boswell