uncertain

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With college football in such an uncertain place, do you feel like there needs to be some form of outside intervention?

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Vinicius' Real Madrid future is uncertain, but there are strong signs he wants to stay.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Although researchers have known about this shift for decades, exactly how Antarctica's ice sheet responded has remained uncertain.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

That could potentially leave Iran continuing to face broad U.S. and international sanctions while leaving Washington and its allies uncertain about the nature and pace of Iran’s nuclear program.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

If you are uncertain what someone means when they refer to "the second harmonic" or "overtones," ask for clarification.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones