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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Michael Paulson, New York Times, 3 May 2025
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Michael Paulson, New York Times, 3 May 2025
When in doubt or unfamiliar territory, the safe bet is always to stick with dry.
—Mike Jordan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 May 2025
And when in doubt about what Mother's Day activities are best, don't be afraid to simply ask.
—Laura Broadwell, Parents, 1 May 2025
Roberts was the only justice whose vote seemed in doubt.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for in doubt
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“In doubt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20doubt. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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