Sentence examples for a doubtful claim from inspiring English sources

There is a doubtful claim that it was used in mining operations in Germany in 1613 and fairly authentic evidence that it was employed in the mines of Schemnitz, Hungary (modern Banská Štiavnica, Czechoslovakia), in 1627.

It was also alleged that but for Antonius's invasion and its destructive progress Vespasian's victory could have been bloodless, a very doubtful claim.

It is only civil servants and policemen who want the cards and press the doubtful claim that they will help in the fight against terrorism, under-age drinking and illegal immigration.

However, the coming of reality did not stop the aerial speculation which has continued over the last century with various doubtful claims that have disguised an underlying seriousness seeking for alternative means of accomplishing aeronautical ambitions.

Nuland's one-sided view of science leads to some very doubtful claims.

In this light, Byrne's method is an effective alternative, its incisive conclusions mitigating stretches weakened by enigmatic silences or doubtful claims.

The sage continues by saying that the king is overlooking the fact that such religions contain many doubtful claims.

The claim is contested; it has a doubtful legal basis, and an even more doubtful moral basis.

These facts cast a doubtful light on reporting like this from CNN Money, which claimed last November that "More than 300,000 homeowners have received $26 billion in relief under the big foreclosure".

She gave me a doubtful look.

She had been a doubtful starter with a bruised heel.