misgivings

Example Sentences

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The district court judge had no discretion to impose a lesser sentence, though he maintained misgivings about the prosecution’s evidence.

From Slate • May 29, 2026

Financiers and corporate leaders didn’t monopolize the benefits of big innovations; instead, a sense of social uplift for everyone helped ease misgivings about progress’s rapid pace.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

Despite the misgivings of the scientific community, longevity enthusiasts like Scott and Chitwood are always on the lookout for the next therapy to try.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Further disruptions on the other side of the world could offset a lot of misgivings about Venezuela, though.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

With misgivings, the king allowed his father to oversee the project, for it was true that he had many other things to do.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin