cast doubt on

idiom

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

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The administration stuck by these narratives even as witness videos and details emerged in both cases that cast doubt on their accounts, and depicted far more complicated encounters. Karen Cortes, NBC news, 26 Jan. 2026 Events since then have cast doubt on Johnson’s credibility, Porter’s lawyers argued. Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026 But some justices also cast doubt on some of Cook’s arguments, potentially meaning the court may pursue a narrow ruling to avoid setting major precedent. Jared Gans, The Hill, 22 Jan. 2026 Lucas has vowed to use legal tools to uphold the ordinance and fight any future facility while critics have cast doubt on the plan. Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 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 28 Jan. 2026.

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