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skepticism

[skep-tuh-siz-uhm] / ˈskɛp təˌsɪz əm /


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With humor and skepticism, she relates experiences like riding in Waymo cars, getting a massage from a robot and speaking to chatbots.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Mr. Mamdani speaks for “a generation of people who grew up with a deep skepticism toward the classic narratives of American exceptionalism.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

The wartime boost to recycled plastics comes after a particularly difficult period for the industry, and skepticism over the future of plastic recycling remains deep-seated.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The skepticism I encountered about El-Sayed at the convention was real, and often felt deep-seated.

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026

Bri either didn’t hear or didn’t mind Julie’s skepticism.

From "The Dead and the Gone" by Susan Beth Pfeffer




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