cast doubt on

idiom

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

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Additionally, the toxicology report cast doubt on more of the Martenses’ stories. Melissa Locker, Time, 9 May 2025 Connie Lloyd, a district resident who spoke at the April meeting, cast doubt on the need for the policy. Ann Schimke, Denver Post, 8 May 2025 Cue’s comments cast doubt on the long-term stability of the relationship. Kif Leswing, CNBC, 7 May 2025 This cast doubt on the protein’s role and brought much of the ongoing research to a halt. Ajdina Halilovic, Quanta Magazine, 7 May 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 19 May. 2025.

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