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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Victoria Morse, 32, welcomed her daughter in April 2024, but before she was born, the question of going back to work was never in doubt.
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Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
But the entity’s future existence is now in doubt as the Trump administration plans to eliminate more than 90% of USAID contracts.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Lakes wrestler Josie Larson’s strength has never been in doubt.
—Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
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2) Enable two-factor authentication (2FA): Even if your credentials are stolen, 2FA adds an extra layer of security by requiring a secondary verification method, such as a one-time code sent to your phone.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 3 Mar. 2025
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Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
But the entity’s future existence is now in doubt as the Trump administration plans to eliminate more than 90% of USAID contracts.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Lakes wrestler Josie Larson’s strength has never been in doubt.
—Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
If in doubt, check out my detailed guide on how to keep your device and software updated.
2) Enable two-factor authentication (2FA): Even if your credentials are stolen, 2FA adds an extra layer of security by requiring a secondary verification method, such as a one-time code sent to your phone.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 3 Mar. 2025
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“In doubt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20doubt. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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