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4 phrases · 5 example sentences each · See how each phrase is used across different real-world contexts.
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have doubts
Example Sentences
- ◆It's natural to have doubts when you're facing a big life decision.General
- ◆Honestly, I have doubts about whether this is going to work.Casual
- ◆Several senators have expressed that they have doubts about the new trade agreement.News
- ◆The investor had doubts about the startup's ability to scale quickly enough.Professional
- ◆Some team members had doubts about the new workflow before seeing the results.Workplace
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question an idea
Example Sentences
- ◆A good thinker isn't afraid to question an idea, even a popular one.General
- ◆I'm not attacking you — I'm just questioning the idea. There's a difference.Casual
- ◆Scientists began to question the idea that the treatment was effective for all age groups.News
- ◆The consultant questioned the idea of launching in three markets simultaneously.Professional
- ◆The foreman questioned the idea of reducing the inspection frequency on the line.Workplace
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accept an idea
Example Sentences
- ◆It can take time to accept a new idea, especially when it challenges old habits.General
- ◆Fine, I'll accept the idea — but I still think there's a better way.Casual
- ◆The public has been slow to accept the idea of fully automated public transport.News
- ◆The team accepted the idea after the data showed it would reduce processing time.Professional
- ◆Once the staff saw the results, they accepted the idea of the new sorting system.Workplace
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have second thoughts
Example Sentences
- ◆She had second thoughts about moving abroad after her mother fell ill.General
- ◆I'm starting to have second thoughts — maybe we should wait a bit longer.Casual
- ◆The prime minister appeared to have second thoughts about the policy after public backlash.News
- ◆The client had second thoughts about the budget allocation after the first presentation.Professional
- ◆The manager had second thoughts about cutting the afternoon break after productivity dropped.Workplace
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reconsider a decision
- ◆New information came to light that prompted the committee to reconsider its decision.Professional
- ◆It's never too late to reconsider a decision if the circumstances have changed.General