in doubt

phrase

: 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.
When/if in doubt, please contact us with your questions.

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Rome — Just over three weeks ago, the most significant visit of Pope Leo’s pontificate looked to be in doubt. — Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2026 And when in doubt, plenty of layers (preferably in natural fabrics) are never a bad idea. — Abby Hepworth, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2026 As the votes came in, SpaceX and Tesla shares dropped, as investors perhaps questioned if a potential merger between those firms may now be in doubt, with Musk’s political foes back in power and in a position to add friction. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 4 Nov. 2026 When in doubt, type the retailer's official address into your browser or open its trusted app. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2026 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 7 Nov. 2026.

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