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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When in doubt, focus on transparent and open communication with all key stakeholders.
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Chris Womack, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Some of those lawmakers have already raised serious concerns about the bill—more in the Senate than in the House, where the bill passed by just one vote—which has put its passage in doubt.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
Photo by Lia Garcia Join like-minded tour groups When in doubt, there’s safety in numbers.
—Matt Kirouac, AFAR Media, 3 June 2025
Broadway’s big season The health of Broadway — once very much in doubt during the pandemic lockdown — is now very good, at least in terms of box office.
—Mark Kennedy, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2025
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Chris Womack, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Some of those lawmakers have already raised serious concerns about the bill—more in the Senate than in the House, where the bill passed by just one vote—which has put its passage in doubt.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
Photo by Lia Garcia Join like-minded tour groups When in doubt, there’s safety in numbers.
—Matt Kirouac, AFAR Media, 3 June 2025
Broadway’s big season The health of Broadway — once very much in doubt during the pandemic lockdown — is now very good, at least in terms of box office.
—Mark Kennedy, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2025
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“In doubt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20doubt. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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