skepticism
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Some scientists have voiced skepticism about the performance of iron-nitride magnets but Niron is confident in its technology.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 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
Since its announcement last week, the fund has faced mounting skepticism over its legal standing.
From Slate • May 28, 2026
Baron was long known for his skepticism of tech stocks, a stance that helped him avoid pain from the 2000 dot-com meltdown.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
It didn’t matter how many times I repeated my story to the cops; they couldn’t hide their skepticism.
From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson
Vocabulary lists containing skepticism
"The Great Gatsby," Chapter 1 Vocabulary
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