skepticism
Example Sentences
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What makes this moment different is that the skepticism is not confined to the opposition.
From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026
Musk’s next moves are being met with skepticism, especially as he prepares to take SpaceX public this year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026
Materne noted that skepticism of Microsoft’s AI strategy is another factor dogging the stock.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026
No one should ever be above skepticism no matter how sanctified and righteous they may seem — that’s why the New York Times investigation crashed into the Chicano collective sense of self like a meteor.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
The man turned his bloodshot eyes on him, and he felt himself grow hot under their burning skepticism.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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