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The phrase "are doubtful whether" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when expressing uncertainty or skepticism about a particular situation or outcome.
Example: "The committee members are doubtful whether the proposed changes will improve the project's success."
Alternatives: "are uncertain if" or "have doubts about whether".
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Analysts are doubtful whether those steps alone will be enough to protect Ford in such a dismal market.
People are doubtful whether even the Treasury's balance sheet (ie the full faith and credit of the UK taxpayer) is strong enough to finance the likely costs.
"We are doubtful whether parliament either expected or intended that cases such as McKinnon would go back to the home secretary for further consideration on human rights grounds," said Scott Baker.
Voters showing rather more savvy than foreign observers are doubtful whether a prime minister as unpopular as even his own party admits Mr Hun Sen to be could emerge stronger from a free vote.Yet Mr Hun Sen may not have it all his own way.
However, we are doubtful whether this project alone can raise the CSR in suburban Shanghai.
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Moreover, while Magaziner no doubt shared her enthusiasm, it is doubtful whether she considered him an equal.
It is doubtful whether he will live.
Today it is doubtful whether there is one.
It is doubtful whether the admiration goes two ways.
It is doubtful whether it ever had any real existence.
It is doubtful whether Cole will play again this season.
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