no doubt
Idioms-
Probably, most likely, as in No doubt you've heard the news about Mother . [Early 1300s]
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Also, . Certainly, without question, as in He's guilty, no doubt, but he doesn't deserve such a long sentence , or That basketball player is without doubt the tallest man I've ever seen . [Early 1300s] Also see beyond a doubt .
Example Sentences
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No doubt, Schauffele got lucky — but not as lucky as Louis Oosthuizen in the final round of the 2016 Masters.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
No doubt the 22-year-old will be working on the marginal gains he has identified to help keep his nose in front of his rival.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
No doubt there will be setbacks and more losses, like those of the fallen we already mourn.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026
No doubt it was good at getting their aging audience to open up their wallets, after asking their grandkids how to use the “superchat” donate function on YouTube.
From Salon • Feb. 9, 2026
No doubt they dreamed happy chicken dreams, of tasty feed and egg-filled nests, and perhaps the occasional dance step, too.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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