skeptical
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Still, industry proponents are skeptical of the move toward more government oversight in the space.
From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026
“I know that people are skeptical of billionaires, and I’m skeptical of billionaires,” Steyer said Tuesday in an interview with The Times.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
Meeting some of you in person reinforced what my inbox proves every week: You are smart, prudent, curious, skeptical, knowledgeable and, above all, nice.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
The fact that eBay shares are so far below the $125 offer suggests investors are skeptical a deal can get done.
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
He looked to me and added, “Your highly skeptical friend may not believe me at all. That notwithstanding, it is true.”
From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz
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