dubious
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With an 82-80 record, the 2005 San Diego Padres currently hold the dubious honor of being the worst squad ever to qualify for the playoffs in an uninterrupted season.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
But I’m highly dubious of his presidential prospects nonetheless.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
Being a Cane’s newbie, I felt dubious about this pitch.
From Slate ● Aug. 24, 2026
Last year the bridge was given the dubious honour by Network Rail as the most bashed in Britain, after it was was struck 22 times between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
The wildling gave the letter a dubious look and handed it right back.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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