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unknown

[uhn-nohn] / ʌnˈnoʊn /


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In late 1914, an unknown hand reassembled fragments of stained and painted glass into a composite image.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

According to Kavanaugh, even Wong Kim Ark’s closed set of constitutional exceptions can be expanded to apply “to new circumstances” based on subsequent developments “largely unknown or unanticipated” by the Framers of the 14th Amendment.

From Slate Jul. 15, 2026

This process enabled the team to identify and sequence hundreds of previously unknown molecules.

From Science Daily Jul. 15, 2026

A fourth person was evaluated at the scene, but their condition was unknown, according to fire officials.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

Leah probably worked as a medium throughout this period, though her day.to-day life is unknown.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

But here are a couple of unknowns to watch.

From Slate Jul. 11, 2026

Tournament success requires adaptability to deal with unknowns.

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

“There were so many unknowns when we started,” Hart said.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 20, 2026

However, many unknowns remain about the new product.

From Barron's Jun. 16, 2026

So which is worse, those unknowns, or the freaky girl who just saved us?

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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