skeptically

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While some more skeptically minded clergy do not enjoy discussing demonic possession, each diocese is supposed to have a designated exorcist.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

"Our expectations were simply following along with that consensus, but once we sampled the hyoid and saw features that strongly indicated maturity, we knew that we had to examine that idea more skeptically."

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

European regulators view investment to and from China skeptically as well.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

Barron’s wrote skeptically about the stock last December.

From Barron's • Oct. 25, 2025

“Ms. Devereux?” he asked skeptically, when he caught sight of her glittering makeup.

From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely