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uncertainty

[uhn-sur-tn-tee] / ʌnˈsɜr tn ti /


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Rising Treasury yields, increased Federal Reserve rate hike expectations, and upcoming large IPOs are contributing to market uncertainty.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

“I wanted to go through the difficulty of the preventive surgery rather than live a life of uncertainty with that hanging over my head,” said Benson, now 23.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

The uncertainty is weighing on everyday Iranians too, with fitness trainer Elaheh from Ahvaz telling AFP: "I really have gone numb."

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

The uncertainty unleashed by the immigration raids threatened more than weekly sales.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Moss could see the uncertainty in the other boy’s body, and Moss jerked his head, gesturing to Javier to join them.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro




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