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uncertainty

[uhn-sur-tn-tee] / ʌnˈsɜr tn ti /


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In May, Morgan Stanley equity analysts said they were taking a "cautious stance" on the company, citing "continued uncertainty within the consumer electronics market, as well as heightened competitive pressures and memory headwinds."

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

It also follows unprecedented attacks from Iran, which has fired thousands of drones and missiles at Gulf targets including airports, casting the wealthy region into sudden economic uncertainty.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Geopolitical uncertainty, conflicts, and technology development are driving growth in defense and security markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The pair knocked out the third seeds, but there is now uncertainty around their quarter-final match on Thursday after Mboko suffered a nasty fall.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

There was a part of me that adored his uncertainty.

From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi




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