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We even got the comedy of the dubiously banned-from-soccer ex-FIFA boss Sepp Blatter soliloquizing about the integrity of his former employer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 6, 2026

But amid the furore, centre Tom Shanklin kept his cool to set up one try and - dubiously - claim an assist for another.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2025

It's that ebullient zest for discovery that's kept Steves such a durable resource in a field now glutted with dubiously qualified influencers.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2025

A few children held back, drawing with chalk on the concrete or looking on dubiously.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2023

“Well, make sure you let me know if I need to get out of the way,” Marlena says dubiously, turning back to the band.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen