Collocations withdoubt
These are words often used in combination withdoubt.
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benefit of doubt
In the first case, a new metonym can have the benefit of doubt with critics of economic man and gain some initial sympathy.
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considerable doubt
This finding should raise considerable doubt about previous notions that state-level economic prosperity does not impact state election outcomes.
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grave doubt
Inquests and discussions with fire officers have shown that there are grounds for grave doubt.
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lingering doubt
There is a lingering doubt about the inquiry, and some considerable feeling.
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nagging doubt
On an emotional level, though, some individuals may have enough of a nagging doubt to cause them to hesitate.
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reasonable doubt
Available information is insufficient to demonstrate beyond reasonable doubt that average temperatures are increasing worldwide.
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serious doubt
Nonetheless, this evidence does cast serious doubt on his observations.
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slight doubt
His report showed that he had a slight doubt, for he referred to the superiority of north-south communications.
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substantial doubt
In view of the difference between the categorical and dimensional analyses, there must be substantial doubt over the mediating role of educational failure.
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