skepticism
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Strategy’s cash reserve for dividend obligations decreased from $1.44 billion to $900 million, raising investor skepticism about long-term payments.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
But investors’ renewed skepticism Monday of the White House’s diplomatic push dinged shares of manufacturers, retailers and many big banks, weighing down indexes otherwise buoyed by AI.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
Since its announcement last week, the fund has faced mounting skepticism over its legal standing.
From Slate • May 28, 2026
But some environmental experts have expressed skepticism over this claim, particularly after the high temperature inside the tank led to a crack in the vessel.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
The heavyset woman sitting next to me bounced a toddler on her knee and did nothing to hide her skepticism.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
Vocabulary lists containing skepticism
"The Great Gatsby," Chapter 1 Vocabulary
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Power Suffix: -ism
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