uncertainty
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With inflation remaining stubbornly high -- largely on the back of elevated energy costs -- the US central bank has come under pressure to act, and Warsh's refusal to provide guidance has stoked uncertainty.
From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026
In July, Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem had said companies were adapting to trade uncertainty.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
There’s still a high degree of uncertainty around the chance of rainfall, but the system is likely to bring higher surf and stronger rip currents over the holiday weekend, Lewis said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
Better understanding may hold the key to resolving the current large uncertainty in the projected sea-level rise over the next couple of centuries.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026
Moss could see the uncertainty in the other boy’s body, and Moss jerked his head, gesturing to Javier to join them.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
Despite those uncertainties, the researchers suggest: "Collectively, our findings provide robust evidence supporting a gut-muscle axis in which R inulinivorans positively modulates muscle metabolism and muscle strength."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 22, 2026
“The move is consistent with maintaining rupiah’s stability amid global uncertainties in Middle East,” keeping inflation on target and supporting economic growth, Destry said at a press conference.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
In that context, he has decided to commit to Williams and trust that the changes Vowles has made following this year's difficulties will work rather than risk the uncertainties of another option.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
“Employees of both Paramount and WBD are also harmed by the uncertainties caused by the delay.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
Yes, we need a chart; we need A compass; indeed, we need some North Star to guide us into a future shrouded with impenetrable uncertainties.
From "While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement" by Carolyn Maull McKinstry
Vocabulary lists containing uncertainty
"A Job for Valentin" and "In the Heart of a Hero"
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