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.

When/if in doubt, please contact us with your questions.

Examples of in doubt in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Against Denver, Game 1 and Game 7 were both in doubt in the closing minutes, only to have Minnesota’s offense prove largely unstoppable to secure the first and last victories of the series. —

Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 27 May 2024 Image If in doubt, consider the February Super Bowl ad that directly mimicked John F. Kennedy’s 1960 electoral ad and for which Mr. Kennedy later apologized after his family complained. —

Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 21 May 2024 The lender’s legitimacy also is in doubt after unsuccessful attempts by The Associated Press to verify its existence beyond an email address and court filing signed by a Gregory Naussany. —

Adrian Sainz, Fortune, 25 May 2024 When in doubt, white lures or flies fool smallmouth more consistently than any other lure color. —

Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 23 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for in doubt

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