cast doubt on

idiom

: to make (something) seem less likely
The incident cast doubt on her honesty.

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This potential wave of IPOs comes after a period of inflated valuations in 2021, a subsequent market correction, and investor skepticism that cast doubt on the long-term viability of many fintechs. Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 In his news conference, Powell also cast doubt on the feasibility of President-elect Donald Trump’s vows to set up a strategic Bitcoin reserve. Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 20 Dec. 2024 During a wide-ranging news conference Monday, President-elect Donald Trump continued to cast doubt on government officials' inability to fully explain an apparent surge in sightings and said the military can establish where drones take off from. Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 17 Dec. 2024 The filing says bloggers acting on Lanez's behalf continue to cast doubt on her allegations, making false claims including that the gun and bullet fragments in the case are missing. CBS News, 17 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cast doubt on 

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“Cast doubt on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cast%20doubt%20on. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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