skepticism
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SpaceX’s initial public offering values the currently unprofitable company at $1.75 trillion, leading to some institutional skepticism.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
Yet even my former boyfriend from England, who I imagine having grown up with a silver spoon, would go on to acknowledge to me that Olive Garden was good in spite of his initial skepticism.
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026
But investors’ renewed skepticism Monday of the White House’s diplomatic push dinged shares of manufacturers, retailers and many big banks, weighing down indexes otherwise buoyed by AI.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
As a billionaire who has so far poured $216 million of his own money into his gubernatorial campaign, Steyer has faced skepticism from some left-wing and working-class voters.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Her guard was back up, the skepticism tightening her face.
From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely
Vocabulary lists containing skepticism
"The Great Gatsby," Chapter 1 Vocabulary
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