as in doubting
to have no trust or confidence in a recluse who mistrusts her neighbors and stays in her house all day
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Recent Examples of mistrusting Together with a delegation of deeply mistrusting negotiators from Tehran, Vance is tasked with striking a lasting peace between rival nations that have failed to keep promises made days ago in a delicate last-minute ceasefire. —
Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026 Imagine wanting to see a play—ostensibly, in part, for the liveness of a play—but mistrusting your judgment enough to read a review first, thereby lessening your opportunity for surprise. —Lauren Rothery, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026 Imagine wanting to see a play—ostensibly, in part, for the liveness of a play—but mistrusting your judgment enough to read a review first, thereby lessening your opportunity for surprise. —Lauren Rothery, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
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SROs have been controversial, with critics doubting on-campus law enforcement’s efficacy in responding to school shootings.— Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
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While not doubting his capabilities and dedication, some have questioned Velasco’s relative lack of experience in a prestige post traditionally occupied by party notables with decades of public service.— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
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Sources say the character didn’t survive test screenings (audiences kept questioning why Andy needed a roommate at all).— Kennedy French, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
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Panamanian officials confirmed that Jalil was immediately transferred to the country’s Judicial Investigation Directorate and is expected to face questioning by prosecutors in the coming days.— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
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