Definition of in doubt
: 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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“In doubt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20doubt. Accessed 10 Aug. 2022.
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