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ambiguity

[am-bi-gyoo-i-tee] / ˌæm bɪˈgju ɪ ti /


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“Extreme heat is, without any ambiguity, the biggest hazard globally and in the U.S.,” said UC San Diego environmental epidemiologist Tarik Benmarhnia.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026

And recalls themselves contain an uncomfortable ambiguity: They reveal that something dangerous entered the food supply, but also that someone detected a problem and warned the public.

From Salon ● Oct. 19, 2026

For now, industry analysts expect the U.S. to maintain ambiguity on the tariffs at least until after the midterm elections as it grapples with inflation concerns.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

Critic Siddhant Adlakha was struck by the ambiguity the film captures.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

And I vaguely remember Lara smiling at me from the doorway, the glittering ambiguity of a girl’s smile, which seems to promise an answer to the question but never gives it.

From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green

Supporters of the amendment argue that it will clear up ambiguities in the current law.

From Barron's ● Apr. 8, 2026

“These ambiguities … are only likely to intensify as the conflict evolves,” Skuld said.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 5, 2026

The brevity—and breakneck speed—of many of the new trade deals with the U.S. have left ambiguities that vex swift approvals.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 27, 2026

Any ambiguities in the videos shared online were seized upon - different angles and different screengrabs were used to push a particular narrative.

From BBC ● Jan. 8, 2026

But there are also appalling superstitions and deadly ethical ambiguities.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan


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