cast doubt on

phrase

: to make (something) seem less likely

The incident cast doubt on her honesty.

Examples of cast doubt on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The president said talks with Tehran would resume this afternoon, though a spokesperson for the Iranian foreign ministry cast doubt on the prospect. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026

Others cast doubt on whether the Fed will raise rates at all over the remainder of 2026, noting an apparent willingness on the part of Warsh to let the market push borrowing costs higher without a nudge from the central bank. — Max Zahn, ABC News, 30 July 2026

Over the next several weeks, duelling experts will testify to Clancy’s mental state, and the prosecution will cast doubt on the extent of her illness. — Eren Orbey, New Yorker, 30 July 2026

But as information evolved, scientists cast doubt on what came to be known as the lab leak theory. — Ari Daniel, NPR, 29 July 2026

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