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skeptically

ADVERB
dubiously
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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

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

So I gave myself a budget of around $350 a day and skeptically set out to see if anyone not arriving by Lamborghini could have a good time in this tax-free Shangri-La on the Mediterranean.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 10, 2026

Renee tilted her head skeptically, then shook it.

From "Hello, Universe" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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