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nebulous

[neb-yuh-luhs] / ˈnɛb jə ləs /


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Most people react in similarly positive ways, expressing empathy or, my personal favorite, commiserating with me over their own nebulous medical conditions.

From Slate May 23, 2026

Efforts to track groups whose hate might turn violent are further complicated by the nebulous, ever-shifting nature of extremism on social media.

From Los Angeles Times May 1, 2026

Group violence among mongeese and ants has also been documented by researchers, although the definition of “war” becomes nebulous depending on the species and its social dynamics.

From Salon Apr. 23, 2026

Quite often, while these U-turns shake up markets, they remain nebulous in terms of actual deals.

From Barron's Mar. 23, 2026

Livermore’s nebulous mandate was an ideal fit for Lawrence’s scheme.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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