skeptical
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That South Korea currently commands only 5 times forward earnings suggests the market is skeptical of the longevity of this supply-demand dynamic, Moe contends.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
The justices appeared skeptical of the administration’s standing to remove Cook; a decision is expected before the court breaks for its summer recess.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
Even Alan Greenspan, the former Federal Reserve chairman who was ardently skeptical of regulation, eventually realized this.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
Although many environmental experts praised the efforts of first responders, they remained skeptical that no toxic substances had been released.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
I was skeptical until she told me that Navy SEALs do it to stay calm.
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
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