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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The upset, the tournament’s most shocking result so far, snapped PSG’s win streak at six games in all competition, marked the first time it has been held scoreless since March 5 and leaves in doubt the team’s spot in the second round.
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Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 20 June 2025
The upset, the tournament’s most shocking result so far, snapped PSG’s win streak at six games in all competition, marked the first time it has been held scoreless since March 5 and leaves in doubt the team’s spot in the second round.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
What has never been in doubt about Elliott is his technical qualities and his ability to make things happen.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 19 June 2025
When in doubt, let machines hurdle the mundane—but save critical decisions, emotional moments and nuanced interactions for humans.
—Joel Frenette, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
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“In doubt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20doubt. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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