uncertain

Example Sentences

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That’s real hope amid this dangerous, uncertain moment.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

The change has left many Americans who spent years collecting documentation uncertain about their prospects.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

With the conflict ongoing and the flow of oil uncertain, the cost of jet fuel could continue to rise, leaving more flight routes in jeopardy, especially in states like California.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

"In the absence of regulatory clarity, manufacturers defer investment decisions, supply chains evolve more slowly, and the broader ecosystem remains uncertain," Kant writes, adding that what will drive adoption is certainty of policy.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

For several days, it was uncertain whether he would live, and doctors contemplated amputating his arm.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann