cast doubt on

idiom

: to make (something) seem less likely
The incident cast doubt on her honesty.

Examples of cast doubt on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The protest-vote movement in some states against Biden’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war has cast doubt on the president’s Democratic support in November. Isabella Volmert, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2024 In some cases, the accounts cast doubt on election results or encouraged protesters calling for a military coup. Jack Nicas, New York Times, 7 May 2024 Other letters cast doubt on the wisdom of extraditing Kelly. Joe Rubin, Sacramento Bee, 2 May 2024 Rising gas prices earlier this year have contributed to worse-than-expected inflation readings that have cast doubt on when the Federal Reserve will be able to lower interest rates. Cnn.com, The Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2024 Banga took over after David Malpass resigned as the bank's president last June following a backlash when Malpass appeared to cast doubt on the science that says the burning of fossil fuels causes global warming. Fatima Hussein, Quartz, 18 Apr. 2024 John Prior, Daybell’s attorney,cast doubt on those comments during his cross-examination. Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 18 Apr. 2024 But one doctor cast doubt on how broadly the amendment’s exceptions would be interpreted by physicians in practice. Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2024 But the administration official who briefed reporters Sunday cast doubt on such a calculation. Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2024

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“Cast doubt on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cast%20doubt%20on. Accessed 16 May. 2024.

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