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
At the same time, publicly traded business development companies, or BDCs, are trading at discounts of 25% or more to their stated book value, implying skepticism about the true value of their loan portfolios.
From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026
Calpers’s decision to add to its holdings might prove savvy, and the market’s skepticism might be misplaced.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
Materne noted that skepticism of Microsoft’s AI strategy is another factor dogging the stock.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026
“Ghosts?” said Tialys, trying to hold the skepticism from his voice, and failing.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
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