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doubted
  • past participle of doubt.
  • past tense form of doubt.

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At the time, at least one writer doubted it.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

If you have seen enough of “Hacks,” you may not have doubted Deborah’s commitment to this bit.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

The incident has been reported to police and prosecutors, but Voja said he doubted there would be any real action.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Rana’s allegations were a hot topic across Wall Street and social media for weeks, as many observers doubted they were truthful.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

And he doubted he’d make a good aide to McNaughton, or anyone else for that matter.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin