skepticism
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But in an accompanying memo, the judge expressed skepticism about the visa restrictions on international students and journalists.
From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026
Combine that skepticism with social media’s emphasis on personalization, and one witnessed the fall of frivolity in real time.
From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2026
Mr. McGurn also notes that skepticism about the Iraq surge was so great that no one thought it would succeed except for Gen. David Petraeus—“and maybe Barney,” the president’s dog.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
The performances bear that out, from Benton and Bing’s steady inner light to Compère’s coiled, watchful Tosha, a compelling portrait of skepticism inside this cocoon of warmth.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
Håkon stared at her, his dragony face pulled into an expression of skepticism.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
Most childhood memoirs depict the author as an adult in child’s clothing, possessing preternaturally sophisticated observations and skepticisms.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 14, 2023
“The reasons for skepticisms are very valid,” Nath says.
From Science Magazine ● Sep. 30, 2015
Alas, he is better at explaining doubts and skepticisms and moral relativism than at charting a path out of such dilemmas.
From Time Magazine Archive
Notwithstanding his skepticisms, however, he ordered out the car and he and Walter sped away on their errand.
From Walter and the Wireless by William F. (William Frederick) Stecher
The new statement will comprise the skepticisms as well as the faiths of society, and out of unbeliefs a creed shall be formed.
From Essays — Second Series by Ralph Waldo Emerson
Vocabulary lists containing skepticism
"The Great Gatsby," Chapter 1 Vocabulary
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