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He was doubtful he would see an improvement in his lifetime.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
It’s doubtful that this is anything more than a random fluke, however.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026
At Oxford, he excelled in athletics, winning a Blue, although it was doubtful whether his course qualified him to be a bona fide member of the University.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
How can anyone live like this, so doubtful about what is right and wrong?
From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026
Even history books that mentioned them as doubtful rumor have long since crumbled into dust.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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