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uncertainty

[uhn-sur-tn-tee] / ʌnˈsɜr tn ti /


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Celtic, by contrast, look lost in a haze of confusion and uncertainty.

From BBC Sep. 20, 2026

Yet they are still larger than researchers would expect from ordinary experimental uncertainty.

From Science Daily Sep. 20, 2026

The bull market could continue at some stage with underlying drivers such as central bank demand, macro uncertainty, and fiscal concerns, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

Still, it notes: “The seasonal backdrop remains challenging, and macroeconomic uncertainty is elevated, while higher interest rates and oil prices could present a headwind for the economy and market valuations.”

From MarketWatch Sep. 18, 2026

Prison spared Trina the uncertainty of homelessness but presented new dangers and challenges.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

But along with the uncertainties of the world, “Star Trek” is facing its own uncertain future.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 2026

"Oil and gas prices keep going up and down. Financial markets are highly volatile. There are many uncertainties," he told France's Le Monde newspaper.

From Barron's Sep. 7, 2026

While the margin of record is currently very small and any global estimate comes with uncertainties, scientists say its timing is particularly notable.

From BBC Aug. 24, 2026

Despite those uncertainties, the researchers suggest: "Collectively, our findings provide robust evidence supporting a gut-muscle axis in which R inulinivorans positively modulates muscle metabolism and muscle strength."

From Science Daily Aug. 22, 2026

I tried as best I could not to let the roiling uncertainties of the world impact my day-to-day work as First Lady, but sometimes there was no getting around it.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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