in doubt
idiom
: in a state of being uncertain or unsure
The outcome was in doubt until the final seconds of the game.
The future of the company remains very much in doubt.
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The outcome was never in doubt after that.
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Matt Baker, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
While a longer-term resolution to the complex legal and constitutional issues surrounding Andrew’s status took time to finalize, sources say the necessity of further action was never in doubt.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
After committing to an eight-year, $67 million extension with Basallo, Rutschman's future may be in doubt.
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When in doubt, ask your budtender.
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Matt Baker, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
While a longer-term resolution to the complex legal and constitutional issues surrounding Andrew’s status took time to finalize, sources say the necessity of further action was never in doubt.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
After committing to an eight-year, $67 million extension with Basallo, Rutschman's future may be in doubt.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
When in doubt, ask your budtender.
—Carly Fisher, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for in doubt
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“In doubt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20doubt. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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