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skeptical

[skep-ti-kuhl] / ˈskɛp tɪ kəl /


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Johnson was skeptical that the move to apparently oust Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino and bring in Homan to lead the Minnesota operation would change much.

From Los Angeles Times

And the 2009 law Congress passed convinced even skeptical economists that the result was a better market for consumers.

From Los Angeles Times

Those skeptical of the sway the public has over the Oscars needn’t look any further than back at that supporting actress category.

From Salon

They are skeptical of SM’s new strategy of prioritizing near-term earnings over long-term growth while cautiously expanding into new regions.

From The Wall Street Journal

If you’re still skeptical, try this test: Host a party in your home and prop up your smartphone in an inconspicuous corner.

From Los Angeles Times