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Recent Examples of iffy
There were two iffy roughing penalties on the Texans in the game, which the Chiefs won 23-14.
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Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 19 Jan. 2025
Beyond a late inbounds turnover and iffy foul shooting, the Warriors converted just enough in winning time.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2025
The doubters had something to talk about. Gauff could hit some of the hardest first serves on tour, but her iffy second serve and wonky forehand had never been a secret.
—Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2025
That’s an iffy proposition made even iffier by the possibility Pepper will tell Wild Bill what’s going on, but the cover-up has another problem.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 10 Jan. 2025
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Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 19 Jan. 2025
Beyond a late inbounds turnover and iffy foul shooting, the Warriors converted just enough in winning time.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2025
The doubters had something to talk about. Gauff could hit some of the hardest first serves on tour, but her iffy second serve and wonky forehand had never been a secret.
—Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2025
That’s an iffy proposition made even iffier by the possibility Pepper will tell Wild Bill what’s going on, but the cover-up has another problem.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for iffy
Adjective
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People are still perplexed and saddened by the questionable move on the Mavericks' side, especially their majority owner, Mark Cuban.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
9 Feb. 2025
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To what extent Trump is actually willing to take action to expand U.S. borders is questionable.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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While the courts may ultimately strike down the letter’s most problematic provisions, the damage to institutional autonomy and diversity efforts could be lasting.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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After a flurry of filings, including several unsuccessful attempts at dismissal, one problematic NBC News sit-down featuring the now middle-aged Jane Doe and other media duels, the whole matter was pulled on February 14 by the plaintiff with no explanation by Buzbee.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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However, dissolving the DoE would require congressional approval, which remains uncertain.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Reporting meant hours of conversation in the car; room for asking the same questions over and over; the gradual diminishment of one’s embarrassment about being ignorant or uncertain; a dilatory attitude of quiet listening and watching; the possibility of misunderstandings resolved.—
Joshua Rothman,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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Their intimate knowledge of artistic symbiosis adds a poignant underlay to Hawke and Linklater’s reunion on Blue Moon, a transfixing character study that X-rays the shaky skeleton of a creative partnership of comparable duration.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Feb. 2025
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President Biden was fully expected to be the Democratic nominee until a shaky debate performance on June 27 caused many, even in his own party, to call for a new nominee.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Wide receiver Skyy Moore is the only doubtful player the team has.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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Suggs, who is doubtful with a left quad contusion, is averaging 16.2 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.7 assists.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
5 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Again, if the goal is to increase American manufacturing jobs, that's debatable.—
Nathaniel Rakich,
ABC News,
13 Feb. 2025
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Whether Chappelle needed this advice or not is debatable, given that Chappelle is undoubtedly a seasoned performer.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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From a healthy business standpoint, the reality is capacity is somewhat constrained because there are a very limited number of shipyards, all currently based in Europe, that can actually deliver a medium or large-size cruise ship reliably for the market.—
Nathan Diller,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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Operating with limited resources encourages entrepreneurs to spend wisely and allocate funds efficiently, creating a solid foundation for sustainable growth.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Though, with the man known as Kingpin, his political aspirations are likely just an extension of those shady dealings.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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Like who would ever meet in a bathroom, that's so insanely shady.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Iffy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iffy. Accessed 24 Feb. 2025.
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