unidentified

Example Sentences

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The unidentified man was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

Researchers now suggest that this cold phase may have been triggered by a major volcanic eruption in Germany or possibly an eruption from an as yet unidentified volcano.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2026

Later that year, another unidentified woman emailed Epstein to say: "We are going now to get marriage license. And she Is asking if it's possible to meet with you? Because she has some questions."

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

Dubai closed its main airport briefly on Saturday -- the world's busiest for international traffic -- after authorities said an unidentified object was intercepted nearby.

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

Though the heron is merely being observed by an unidentified birdwatcher at this point in the passage, the passive voice keeps it in the reader’s spotlight of attention.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker