cast doubt on

idiom

: 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 Previously, officials in England have justified holding on to these objects by saying they are best cared for by an institution like the British Museum, but some historians have cast doubt on that logic. Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 18 July 2024 At least 62 speakers have questioned or denied Joe Biden’s victory in 2020 or have preemptively cast doubt on the integrity of the 2024 election, according to a Washington Post analysis of public statements and social media posts. Clara Ence Morse, Washington Post, 16 July 2024 Those that cast doubt on our election outcomes without evidence erode trust in our democratic process. Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2024 For years, Trump has cast doubt on the scientific consensus that the Earth is getting hotter mainly because of burning fossil fuels. Michael Copley, NPR, 25 June 2024 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 27 Jul. 2024.

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