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dubious

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




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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

At best, he is a trillionaire on paper, but even that description is dubious.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 2026

Smith, for his part, is dubious about the veracity of the ransom notes - and believes Guthrie was ferreted down to Mexico where she could more easily be kept out of sight.

From BBC Jun. 25, 2026

He might discover a new river or an old mountain or a glacier of dubious age.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el




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