uncertainty

Example Sentences

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“War of the Worlds” remains a fascinating film within the director’s space alien canon because it has an anxiety and uncertainty that isn’t often found elsewhere.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Geopolitical uncertainty, learnings from ongoing conflicts and rapid technology development are driving growth in the defense and security markets, pointing to strong demand and higher volumes for defense solutions, it said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

More than half of respondents said they were losing sales due to policy restrictions and uncertainty, while 40% were losing sales from U.S. tariffs, and 30% from rising nationalism.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

"Inflation, uncertainty, all that, but there's always candy."

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Perhaps it was because he did not have that familiar superiority of English people who thought they understood Africans better than Africans understood themselves and, instead, had an endearing uncertainty about him—almost a shyness.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie