lingering doubt

Frequency: 5.53.4 per million words

A doubt that continues for a long time.

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Examples (20)

  • Despite the jury's verdict, a lingering doubt remained in his mind.
  • There was a lingering doubt in her mind about his true intentions.
  • Do you have any lingering doubt about her innocence?
  • Despite the explanation, a lingering doubt persisted among the team members.
  • The inconclusive evidence left a lingering doubt that troubled the detective for years.
  • The jury still had a lingering doubt after hearing all the evidence.
  • He tried to move on, but he was plagued by lingering doubts about his decision.
  • He couldn't shake off the lingering doubt about his decision.
  • Even after the explanation, there will likely be some lingering doubt among the public.
  • A subtle lingering doubt clouded the hopeful atmosphere.
  • The report was comprehensive, yet it failed to dispel every lingering doubt regarding the project's feasibility.
  • The politician faced lingering doubts from the public regarding his past actions.
  • A lingering doubt about whether I made the right choice kept me awake at night.
  • Even after the apology, a lingering doubt remained in her heart.
  • Her evasive answers only served to create a lingering doubt in the interviewer's mind.
  • The coach had a lingering doubt about the new player's fitness.
  • The scandal cast a lingering doubt over the integrity of the entire organization.
  • Is there any lingering doubt that needs to be addressed?
  • If there is any lingering doubt, we must investigate further before proceeding.
  • Over time, the lingering doubt about the project's success began to fade.