unidentified

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The airman, an unidentified colonel as we write this, climbed into mountainous terrain despite his injuries to escape detection and await a rescue once the U.S. located him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

According to an unidentified Iranian official cited by Iran's Press TV on Wednesday, Tehran has sent five conditions for an end to hostilities.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 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

“During my one day as a gate agent at Sky Trails, an unidentified plane arrived at the airport,” Angela said.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix