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Which author wrote, "The world is full of… handsome, dubious eggs, called possibilities"?

dubious

[doo-bee-uhs, dyoo-] / ˈdu bi əs, ˈdju- /




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Breaking through Holmes’ tight circle of dubious companions, Fielder pulls at every thread he can, attempting to unravel a greater truth from life’s gnarled yarn.

From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2026

Oil futures rose for a third consecutive session with the market wary of continuing conflict in the Middle East and dubious about an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026

Tsuda's legal team argued the account only gained traction because "its dubious, sordid content was narrated by the attractive voice of a popular actor".

From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026

But I’m highly dubious of his presidential prospects nonetheless.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026

Rafe seemed dubious, but he let it go and just handed her a fresh napkin instead.

From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway


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