doubtful
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People close to the talks between the two sides are doubtful significant ground will be made Monday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
Cameron's successor, Theresa May, was similarly doubtful about the merits of social media.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
But BofA’s Allen Lutz was more doubtful that AI would pay off for Doximity.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 7, 2026
“You know, their story is quite similar to how women in England weren’t allowed to play football for years,” observed Higgins, netting a doubtful reaction from the museum’s forbearing docent.
From Salon ● Aug. 7, 2026
Elinor cast a doubtful glance at the hill on their right.
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
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