as in skeptics
a person who is always ready to doubt or question the truth or existence of something
an astronomer who enjoys taking the role of the doubting Thomas in debates with UFOlogists
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The American Dream has always had its skeptics, and not just among those who have been institutionally marginalized.
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But skeptics of Elliott’s plans say there is little precedent in the modern era of municipalities, or even states, wresting control from private for-profit utilities.
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Mark Hamill, Martha Stewart, Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro were some of the questioners.
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Mueller repeatedly referred questioners back to the text of his report, apparently unwilling—or unable—to add any words of his own.
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“Doubting Thomases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doubting%20Thomases. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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