cast doubt on

idiom

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

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In 2024, some of Trump's supporters, including X owner Elon Musk, have continued to cast doubt on the integrity of voting machines and called for them to be banned. Layla Ferris, CBS News, 24 Oct. 2024 Many comments on social media and from workers outside voting stations had cast doubt on a deal. Daniel Catchpole, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024 The litigation has also cast doubt on the future of loan forgiveness under several other IDR plans. Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024 Trump’s team has also created viral moments in non-political settings like his trip to McDonald’s on Sunday, part of an extended campaign to cast doubt on Harris’ work history at the fast-food franchise. Steve Peoples, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cast doubt on 

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“Cast doubt on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cast%20doubt%20on. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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