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Others in industry, too, see Habeck's timeline for when ties can be cut sceptically.

From Reuters • May 26, 2022

She followed the trial and listened sceptically as defence lawyer Eric Nelson described Chauvin's actions, arguing they were justified.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2021

Recent reports of wolves on the edge of Paris have been treated sceptically by scientists, but they are nevertheless thriving in suburban Germany and other densely populated areas.

From The Guardian • Feb. 25, 2017

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, Mr Ching suggested, will likely regard Mr Carney’s decision sceptically when the state appeals.

From Economist • Jul. 24, 2014

Jaime Quintara smiled sceptically at Charles’ periods: Platonic sentiments might satisfy Abbott, he declared, but for himself....

From The Bright Shawl by Hergesheimer, Joseph