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The phrase "sceptical whether" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to express doubt or uncertainty about a hypothetical situation. For example: I'm sceptical whether this plan will succeed.
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He was sceptical whether Iraq would accept the return of weapons inspectors.
"Some people are sceptical whether this is possible, but I am idealistic enough.
Jones says he is sceptical whether proper EU reform can happen.
The Senate report is sceptical whether any useful intelligence was gained thereby.
But he is sceptical whether, eventually, local listings will work "when there's so much consolidation of asset managers and investors".
He's one of a growing number who are sceptical whether the idea will ever become a reality.
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But the magistrate seemed sceptical about whether Mr Pistorius constituted a flight risk, asking Det Botha whether a gold medal-winning Olympic athlete would forsake his career and avoid the chance to clear his name in court.
But I am very sceptical about whether it's possible.
He said: "We were always sceptical about whether ID cards would work".
And some criminologists are sceptical about whether the declines are all that meaningful.
But many economists are sceptical about whether this will produce much new spending.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com