doubtful
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It’s doubtful that eliminating quarterly reports will save much, if any, money.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
Gulf nations are doubtful it would work because Iran lacks sufficient equipment to properly manage the waterway, the officials said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
News of a ceasefire has been met with scepticism by displaced Lebanese people, who are doubtful Israel will abide by a peace deal.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
It’s doubtful that Ross or any judge would exhibit such leniency from the bench when confronted with litigants’ similar misconduct.
From Slate ● Jun. 8, 2026
But she was so doubtful and uneasy that he realized she couldn’t read or write, and had no idea of the principles of maps or plans of any sort.
From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman
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