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uncertain

[uhn-sur-tn] / ʌnˈsɜr tn /


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That shows investors are still uncertain whether the deal could close on time.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Central banks worldwide are grappling with the trade-offs of pre-emptively raising rates to ward off inflation, or holding on to preserve growth momentum in an increasingly uncertain environment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

However, it is still uncertain how long the treatment will last before the lupus returns and how successful it will be when trialled in more patients.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

At 18, most foster children are aging out of the system and facing an uncertain financial future.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

With stagnant wages and booming consumption, the cash-strapped American masses had a virtually unlimited demand for loans but an uncertain ability to repay them.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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