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.
When/if in doubt, please contact us with your questions.
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However, when in doubt, carry a miniature fan in your purse, and get on with your business!
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 July 2024
Despite her success, the future of Wiles' political career was in doubt in 2019 after her break with DeSantis.
—Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 12 July 2024
Biden’s strategy to make the race about Trump is suddenly in doubt
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Is college worth it?
—South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 8 July 2024
His guilt was not in doubt. McDonald, who has two children and three stepchildren, would charge the 10th-grader as an adult.
—Joshua Lott, Washington Post, 8 July 2024
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 July 2024
Despite her success, the future of Wiles' political career was in doubt in 2019 after her break with DeSantis.
—Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 12 July 2024
Biden’s strategy to make the race about Trump is suddenly in doubt
SUBSCRIBER ONLY
Is college worth it?
—South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 8 July 2024
His guilt was not in doubt. McDonald, who has two children and three stepchildren, would charge the 10th-grader as an adult.
—Joshua Lott, Washington Post, 8 July 2024
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“In doubt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20doubt. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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