Many initially doubted his story a year earlier about a run-in with two men who beat him while asking, "Kenneth - What is the frequency?"

Party leaders initially doubted they would even see six people elected or appointed by 2001, so this led to early optimism among some.

Voters initially doubted the sincerity of her new views on the issue.

Emperor Zhongzong initially doubted this interpretation and requested further opinions from scholars.

He has a tender heart under his gruff exterior and joins the effort to secure Oliver's inheritance after initially doubting the boy.

Darwin admits that he cannot recall his past and Jessa initially doubted his story.

He initially doubts Timon's ability, but warms up to him at the film's climax.

She initially doubts Kesar, but then realizes her mistake.

Though doctors initially doubted she would survive, she rallied, regaining consciousness and, eventually, most of her physical abilities.

Many prominent contemporary engineers, including Thomas Edison, initially doubted that the device could work.