dubious
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Despite the dangers, influencers with hundreds of thousands of followers on Instagram or TikTok promote private clinics or beauty salons that experts say are dubious.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
After doubling down on this case, Blanche oversaw a highly dubious indictment that accused Abrego Garcia of human smuggling.
From Slate ● Jul. 9, 2026
The Federal Trade Commission issued a warning to more than 200 auto dealerships: stop advertising cars online with dubious discounts or thousands of dollars in hidden fees.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
Speaking before his side's impressive 4-1 win against Paraguay in Los Angeles, USA coach Mauricio Pochettino was also dubious about the benefits.
From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2026
At times, when a dubious or complex combination was played, or when the diminutive American Reshevsky took one hour and ten minutes on one move, twenty-two hundred eyebrows seemed to rise in unison.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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