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unknowable

[uhn-noh-uh-buhl] / ʌnˈnoʊ ə bəl /




















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And to a significant extent, it’s often unknowable except in retrospect.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

One of his colleagues' frustrations with him has always been that he seems unknowable.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

Because future healthcare costs are unknowable, the best you can do is stress-test your plan against a range of scenarios.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 15, 2026

He isn’t unknowable at all—and it’s crucial to understand what led up to his greater project on the Supreme Court.

From Slate • May 13, 2026

Adina gazed out at the expanse of unknowable ocean.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray




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