cast doubt on

idiom

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

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During depositions, Riverside attorneys seemed to try to cast doubt on the very existence of the storage room. Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2025 But the summit announcement, coupled with Russia’s most significant missile and drone attack of the year, cast doubt on whether Zelensky would be included in future diplomacy. Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025 In an interview ahead of No Doubt's Coachella reunion, Stefani cast doubt on the potential for another go-round with the band. Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Oct. 2025 The new report is the second in recent weeks to cast doubt on the efficacy of Meta’s child-safety tools. Charlotte Alter, Time, 9 Oct. 2025 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 21 Oct. 2025.

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