in doubt
idiom
: in a state of being uncertain or unsure
The outcome was in doubt until the final seconds of the game.
The future of the company remains very much in doubt.
When/if in doubt, please contact us with your questions.
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The lender’s legitimacy also is in doubt after unsuccessful attempts by The Associated Press to verify its existence beyond an email address and court filing signed by a Gregory Naussany.
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Adrian Sainz, Fortune, 25 May 2024
When in doubt, white lures or flies fool smallmouth more consistently than any other lure color.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 23 May 2024
The best rule to remember: When in doubt, throw it out.
—Chantelle Lee, TIME, 21 May 2024
The outlook for markets: proceed with caution Despite the gains on Thursday, and the milestone for the Dow, future gains are still in doubt.
—Rafael Nam, NPR, 16 May 2024
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Adrian Sainz, Fortune, 25 May 2024
When in doubt, white lures or flies fool smallmouth more consistently than any other lure color.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 23 May 2024
The best rule to remember: When in doubt, throw it out.
—Chantelle Lee, TIME, 21 May 2024
The outlook for markets: proceed with caution Despite the gains on Thursday, and the milestone for the Dow, future gains are still in doubt.
—Rafael Nam, NPR, 16 May 2024
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“In doubt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20doubt. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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