cast doubt on

idiom

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

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Traditionally, the dollar and U.S. Treasury bonds have been viewed as haven assets, but recent market turmoil has cast doubt on that status. Linggong Kong, The Conversation, 11 Apr. 2025 But Russian President Vladimir Putin has cast doubt on the possibility of a peace deal any time soon. Dave Lawler, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025 Economists, however, have cast doubt on that claim. Matt Egan, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2025 In response, some judges have cast doubt on some of Combs' anonymous accusers' arguments for proceeding with their cases without disclosing their identities. Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2025 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 23 Apr. 2025.

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