skepticism
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The rejection doesn’t come as much of a surprise—eBay stock had already been trading well below the $125-a-share offer amid skepticism that GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen could pull off the deal.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
But Wall Street analysts have voiced skepticism about the viability of the proposed transaction.
From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026
Victoria Frenner, who is a therapist, expresses skepticism about the book’s punchy tone.
From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026
Mr. Mamdani speaks for “a generation of people who grew up with a deep skepticism toward the classic narratives of American exceptionalism.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
But it can also show skepticism or surprise.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
Vocabulary lists containing skepticism
"The Great Gatsby," Chapter 1 Vocabulary
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Power Suffix: -ism
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