skeptically
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That plan has been greeted skeptically by analysts, who wonder about everything from its legality to which American oil companies will participate.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
Economists and investors have since worried that bad numbers could bring about the dismissal of statisticians, while good ones could be greeted skeptically by the public.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
And though his passion is food — and mine is scrutinizing it skeptically — I forgive him, because the show has become a minor obsession.
From Salon ● Jun. 15, 2026
While some more skeptically minded clergy do not enjoy discussing demonic possession, each diocese is supposed to have a designated exorcist.
From Slate ● Jun. 8, 2026
“Didn’t look like you needed a job that day,” Love said skeptically.
From "The Boy in the Black Suit" by Jason Reynolds
