unanswered

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The big bang theory may have triumphed among most cosmologists, but the persistence of unanswered questions—what came before that explosive moment? could our universe be one of many?—leaves plenty of room for speculation and dissent.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

As a result, some of the worst threats have gone unanswered, or been minimized, or been swept aside under the banner of “free speech.”

From Slate • May 12, 2026

So Arteta will be thrilled his side, who have won 10 games by a one-goal margin this season and been criticised for their cautious performances, scored three unanswered goals on Saturday.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

That’s a lot of forward bets, and there are plenty of unanswered questions.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

This work left the main question unanswered: why would mercury rise only 30 inches and water only 33 feet?

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife