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uncertainty

[uhn-sur-tn-tee] / ʌnˈsɜr tn ti /


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Given the amount of uncertainty and change ahead, passion is what sustains the motivation to keep learning and adapting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 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

Separately, the company cut its guidance for the fiscal year ending Aug. 31 given the ongoing uncertainty in the Middle East and recent deterioration in the performance of its North America unit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

“Higher energy prices and elevated uncertainty will limit consumption and investment activity,” said Norihiro Yamaguchi at Oxford Economics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

She needs you to translate it, he argued back with himself, but within the words there was a hint of uncertainty.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray




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