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uncertainty

[uhn-sur-tn-tee] / ʌnˈsɜr tn ti /


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Those have injected a level of uncertainty for corporate managements pondering whether to spend money on expansion that they haven’t had to confront in years.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

“History shows that long-term investors are generally rewarded for maintaining discipline through periods of uncertainty, rather than trying to time headlines,” said Northey.

From MarketWatch Jul. 12, 2026

Jobs, goods and services have all but disappeared, with uncertainty coloring the future.

From Barron's Jul. 11, 2026

The uncertainty around safety has contributed to the slowdown in ship traffic, ship trackers said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

“A lot of things could happen,” she said, and heard how half her voice was carved away by uncertainty, and how utterly weak she sounded.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor

So far, airlines have been reluctant to cancel orders even during uncertainties such as the Iran war.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

"Even soldiers who joined years ago are starting to have doubts and uncertainties about whether the revolution will still succeed," said the 23-year-old, asking to be identified by his callsign "Villain" for security reasons.

From Barron's Jul. 10, 2026

All these uncertainties have led some to speculate whether in her heart Le Pen has already resigned herself to not running, and to handing over the campaign to Bardella.

From BBC Jul. 4, 2026

“Putting money aside to protect ourselves from future uncertainties isn’t just good government; it’s common sense,” Newsom said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 23, 2026

It’s that he thought it was inappropriate in the midst of battle, where the uncertainties of war and the pressures of time made it impossible to compare options carefully and calmly.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell




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