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.
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Today, the future of the agency is very much in doubt.
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CBS News, 9 Feb. 2025
The Kings’ chances of returning to the playoffs are very much in doubt after the 2023 team earned the No. 3 seed.
—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 7 Feb. 2025
When in doubt, wear underwear that actually fits you on dates.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2025
The prospect of a trade war between the U.S. and key trade partners put the outlook of a slew of companies in doubt, according to JPMorgan.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 5 Feb. 2025
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CBS News, 9 Feb. 2025
The Kings’ chances of returning to the playoffs are very much in doubt after the 2023 team earned the No. 3 seed.
—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 7 Feb. 2025
When in doubt, wear underwear that actually fits you on dates.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2025
The prospect of a trade war between the U.S. and key trade partners put the outlook of a slew of companies in doubt, according to JPMorgan.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 5 Feb. 2025
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“In doubt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20doubt. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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