cast doubt on

phrase

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

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Higher education experts have cast doubt on the legitimacy of the finding, questioning such statistical conclusions based on standardized test performance, The News & Observer previously reported. — Jane Winik Sartwell, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2026 Surgery on his right knee cut short Wesley’s junior season after five games and cast doubt on his future in the sport. — Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026 Evans also tried to cast doubt on a crucial scene related to the question of whether Holmes knew Evans struck a deal with Fielder, Oppenheim, and A24 to receive a cut of You Can See Everything’s profits. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2026 But records obtained through a public information request cast doubt on that assertion. — Mark Betancourt, NPR, 30 Oct. 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 7 Nov. 2026.

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