dubious
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The new contracts for two ageing stars suddenly look very dubious – but this is easy to say now.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
They also say plaintiffs’ lawyers are encouraging homeowners to pursue dubious claims in hopes of landing a lucrative settlement.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
Cataloging what I have — and tossing anything expired, dubious or otherwise a little grim — feels like a miniature form of spring cleaning.
From Salon • May 12, 2026
Concern now rests upon multiple dubious candlesticks between March 16 and April 7, including three bearish engulfing candles and several dojis.
From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026
She agreed they would establish a residence here, but she was aware of the city’s dubious past beneath its splendid architecture, culture, and history.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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