So Dr. Brandt, who said she was at first "profoundly skeptical of my impression and wary of its consequences," proceeded cautiously.

Close Read has been profoundly skeptical about Rashard Mendenhall-with good cause-but last night he worked, too.

As President Bush's talks with European leaders indicated, the latter remain profoundly skeptical of missile defense.

Republicans are profoundly skeptical that Mr. Gephardt would successfully make the transition from warmonger to peacemaker.

He explains he is "profoundly skeptical of historians."

He also calls himself "profoundly skeptical of radical notions of moral and political progress" in social issues, citing Edmund Burke as an influence.

Some are eager to work with him and others are profoundly skeptical of his intentions.

"We have to remain profoundly skeptical that Iraq will treat this agreement any differently than the many other times it's agreed to do this," he said.

Durnik's look was profoundly skeptical.

Contemporary scientists and philosophers are profoundly skeptical about nonphysical mental stuff for two very simple reasons.