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uncertainty

[uhn-sur-tn-tee] / ʌnˈsɜr tn ti /


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“The apparent end of forward guidance from the Fed has added another layer of uncertainty, making it more difficult for investors to predict how the Fed might respond if commodity prices remain elevated.”

From MarketWatch Sep. 13, 2026

In a district that is the third-youngest in population in the country, the simmering uncertainty among Gen Z and millennial voters in particular could affect turnout or results.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 13, 2026

Even in cases where there are no unknown additives, the lack of regulation and expert guidance presents a worrying level of uncertainty.

From Slate Sep. 13, 2026

She said uncertainty was one of the biggest concerns for rural residents.

From BBC Sep. 13, 2026

I pressed on with more care and a queasy uncertainty.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson

But along with the uncertainties of the world, “Star Trek” is facing its own uncertain future.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 2026

“There are more anxieties or uncertainties about the backdrop,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 8, 2026

"Oil and gas prices keep going up and down. Financial markets are highly volatile. There are many uncertainties," he told France's Le Monde newspaper.

From Barron's Sep. 7, 2026

While the margin of record is currently very small and any global estimate comes with uncertainties, scientists say its timing is particularly notable.

From BBC Aug. 24, 2026

But I still had questions and uncertainties about life and death.

From "While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement" by Carolyn Maull McKinstry




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