uncertainty
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Even as some American manufacturers have benefited as their foreign competitors encounter higher barriers, others struggle with ballooning costs and persistent uncertainty.
From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2026
This does not apply amid the current uncertainty.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026
The uncertainty adds to the challenges facing Saudi efforts that were already hit hard by the war with Iran.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
Just 11 days ago, there was uncertainty over whether the fight would even take place due to a dispute over the role of UFC chief White in the promotion of the event.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
My stomach churned with the worry, the heat, the uncertainty.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
The public listing comes at a time when the AI industry is facing a combination of uncertainties.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026
"Because a never-ending waterfall of legal claims and uncertainties for another four or five years would be absolutely appalling for the game."
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
However, the bank could still be affected by short-term uncertainties from French macroeconomics, Baader adds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
Due to the uncertainties, the politicians make no specific declaration.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026
He shouldn’t have; almost every night he heard his parents talking of Eb and of what uncertainties they would face if he were really a deserter and if he should suddenly appear.
From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt
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