uncertain

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He’d become the leader who would navigate McDonald’s through the storms of the pandemic, an uncertain economy and now an era of influencers debating where his company ranks in the order of things.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Even if Early was uncertain in the moment, the result is undeniable: a dizzying, disarming blend of humor and emotion — and one of the year’s boldest performances.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

The former Paris Review editor discusses why being 40 in the 2020s feels more uncertain than ever and how her new novel explores the “infrastructure” of female friendship.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

However, the market is uncertain about the central bank’s moves in the near term.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

How should one act when consequences are uncertain?

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin