lingering doubt
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A doubt that continues for a long time.
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- 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.