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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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
When in doubt, check the label for stainless steel compatibility.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
Since then, Hall's future with the team was in doubt as rumors swirled that the Jets would have the young running back on the trade block, though head coach Aaron Glenn repeatedly expressed his desire to retain Hall.
—Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
In the midst of being routed at home, 38-14, Washington’s second-year star quarterback, Jayden Daniels, was injured after falling awkwardly midway through the fourth quarter while the game was no longer in doubt.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 3 Nov. 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
When in doubt, check the label for stainless steel compatibility.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
Since then, Hall's future with the team was in doubt as rumors swirled that the Jets would have the young running back on the trade block, though head coach Aaron Glenn repeatedly expressed his desire to retain Hall.
—Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
In the midst of being routed at home, 38-14, Washington’s second-year star quarterback, Jayden Daniels, was injured after falling awkwardly midway through the fourth quarter while the game was no longer in doubt.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 3 Nov. 2025
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“In doubt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20doubt. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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