How to Use the benefit of the doubt in a Sentence

the benefit of the doubt

noun phrase
  • And now the benefit of the doubt has been taken away.
    — Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
  • For at least the first week, Day gets the benefit of the doubt.
    — Nathan Baird, cleveland, 24 Aug. 2023
  • And give people the benefit of the doubt.
    — Matt Fuchs, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
  • None of this is enough to withhold the benefit of the doubt from the bulls for now, of course.
    — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Give others the benefit of the doubt!
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Counsell seems to want to give Brown the benefit of the doubt for now.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2025
  • The Lions earned the benefit of the doubt to run it back a year ago.
    — Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
  • With this said, the Eagles earned the benefit of the doubt.
    — Zach Berman, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Tiger Woods is no longer getting the benefit of the doubt.
    — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
  • And right now, markets are giving them the benefit of the doubt.
    — Kelly Evans, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2024
  • So, no, the Broncos don't get the benefit of the doubt.
    — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Others were less willing to give the benefit of the doubt.
    — Jared Gans, The Hill, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Veen, as a 2020 first-round pick, will get the benefit of the doubt.
    — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 10 May 2025
  • Greg Maddox got the benefit of the doubt on pitches on the black.
    — Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2025
  • Giving people the benefit of the doubt and showing them grace can go a long way.
    — Christopher Kaufman, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Worse for Biden, he is no longer being given the benefit of the doubt.
    — Oliver Darcy, CNN, 10 July 2024
  • With such low levels of trust, the benefit of the doubt for the other side is in short supply.
    — Chris Jackson, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Step back, take a breath, assume good intentions and give them the benefit of the doubt.
    — Tracy Brower, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
  • For now, Breslow is not getting the benefit of the doubt.
    — Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
  • Hamas gets the benefit of the doubt and Israel doesn’t, time after time.
    — Becket Adams, National Review, 16 June 2024
  • For these reasons, Flores has earned the benefit of the doubt.
    — Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025
  • Doman will have to win the job, but all ties and the benefit of the doubt likely go to the rookie punter.
    — Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Yes, Holmes deserves the benefit of the doubt, given how well last year’s draft class worked out.
    — Mitch Albom, Detroit Free Press, 30 Apr. 2023
  • Someone so accomplished should get the benefit of the doubt.
    — Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Hortiz has drafted well enough so far with the Chargers to earn the benefit of the doubt.
    — Daniel Popper, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
  • The Eagles’ success and their talent give them the benefit of the doubt.
    — Zach Berman, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2025
  • Given its track record, Alphabet has earned the benefit of the doubt, at least for now.
    — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 2 June 2026
  • Yes, Payton and Paton have earned the benefit of the doubt.
    — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026
  • In soccer's fierce rivalries, the benefit of the doubt is earned, not given.
    — Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
  • Investors will want to give this situation the benefit of the doubt and a little bit of a longer leash.
    — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 20 June 2025

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