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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When in doubt, consult an expert, such as a physical therapist or personal trainer.
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Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
But there are sufficient grumblings about moving forward with someone who has never before run something even comparable to the Pentagon to put the nomination in doubt.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 4 Dec. 2024
If in doubt, just ask a nearby toddler what their favorite shape is and order accordingly.
—Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Nov. 2024
Coleman always had to stay on the field because the outcome was in doubt.
—Doug Haller, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
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Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
But there are sufficient grumblings about moving forward with someone who has never before run something even comparable to the Pentagon to put the nomination in doubt.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 4 Dec. 2024
If in doubt, just ask a nearby toddler what their favorite shape is and order accordingly.
—Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Nov. 2024
Coleman always had to stay on the field because the outcome was in doubt.
—Doug Haller, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
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“In doubt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20doubt. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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