skepticism
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Veterans and their advocates generally welcomed the announced new housing but also expressed skepticism about an initiative that has been planned in secret with no opportunity for review by its beneficiaries.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
All of this means that people who show up sick to the hospital aren’t told what they’re sick with for days or nearly weeks in an area where outsiders are seen with rational skepticism.
From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026
For one thing, there is basic skepticism about all the hype: Boards and investors keep pushing for clearer evidence that AI investment is paying off.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
Major retail stocks like Walmart and Ulta declined after reporting strong earnings, reflecting investor skepticism.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
They show Lowell to have been well aware of the skepticism expressed by other astronomers about the reality of the canals.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
Vocabulary lists containing skepticism
"The Great Gatsby," Chapter 1 Vocabulary
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Power Suffix: -ism
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