the unknown
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Dan underwent testing to confirm his tumours weren't linked to genetics, which was reassuring, but still leaves him facing the unknown.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
It means the unknown absorber must either be extremely effective at absorbing light, exist at a very high concentration inside the droplets, or satisfy both conditions.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 13, 2026
If you are an Apple fan who’s ready to take a leap into the unknown, you might not even wait for iPhone Duo reviews before placing a preorder.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
“They all kind of dealt with different characters trying to address the unknown or people or instances they’re not familiar with,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
After six years I was leaving Kraków, the city of my childhood dreams, the city that had become a nightmare, and was heading into the unknown.
From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson
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