cast doubt on

phrase

: to make (something) seem less likely
The incident cast doubt on her honesty.

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Artificial intelligence tools increasingly allow political actors to fool voters — and help candidates cast doubt on reality. Liz Goodwin, Washington Post, 5 Sep. 2026 The tragedy immediately cast doubt on the need for light-hearted reality shows, much less one built around international travel. Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026 As a bonus for election deniers, targeting these voters with false claims adds to the uncertainty around elections and helps cast doubt on free and fair results. Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026 The source within the program also cast doubt on the validity of a second altercation allegation. Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cast doubt on

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“Cast doubt on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cast%20doubt%20on. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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