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dubious

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




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"Would Saudi decide to do a complete 180 on what it has declared for the past three years, or 30 years? Quite dubious," he told AFP.

From Barron's Jul. 23, 2026

Musk’s designation as the world’s first trillionaire is based on dubious Wall Street math.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

In the 1990s, fro-yo nurtured a dubious reputation for healthiness summed up by George Costanza shrieking in disbelief on “Seinfeld,” “How could this not have any fat?”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 19, 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

“Don’t add liar to your list of dubious accomplishments.”

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson




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