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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That Beijing is honing its ability to mount a blockade isn’t in doubt.
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Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
That Beijing is honing its ability to mount a blockade isn’t in doubt.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
When in doubt, slow down and ask for help.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
When in doubt, consult a healthcare provider or a nutritionist/dietitian to discuss what to expect from reverse dieting and how to safely transition to a more sustainable eating pattern.
—Emily Brown, Verywell Health, 23 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 29 Oct. 2025.
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