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skeptical

[skep-ti-kuhl] / ˈskɛp tɪ kəl /


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Many environmental groups have long been skeptical even of the 1% of hydrogen that is produced cleanly — called green hydrogen.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2026

Galperin is similarly skeptical of any potential features that could meaningfully curb stalking: “It is not salvageable technology because of just the sheer scale of propensity to abuse.”

From Salon Aug. 17, 2026

Sacha was initially skeptical that simply combining them would produce a better outcome.

From Science Daily Aug. 13, 2026

The vice president has been among the members of the administration most skeptical of the offensive launched against Iran in late February.

From Barron's Aug. 13, 2026

And although safe-ish is probably the best we’re going to get, Kelton is skeptical.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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