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skepticism

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


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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

The problem, as I see it, stems from both the urgency of the crisis we’re in and the misplacement of the skepticism.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 10, 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

I can’t blame her for her skepticism; sometimes I’m not sure I believe it myself.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson

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

And he would recall excerpts from the book—gentle skepticisms, childish animalisms.

From Gargoyles by Ben Hecht

My dear Hawthorne, the atmospheric skepticisms steal into me now, and make me doubtful of my sanity in writing you thus.

From Memories of Hawthorne by Rose Hawthorne Lathrop




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