unknown
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Whether sanctions will retcon the past in any way is unknown.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
A cause of death is unknown, but Haskins had quietly battled Parkinson’s and was candid about other health issues.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
Police confirmed the discovery of an unknown woman, in her 20s, on 7 September.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
Adam Harris Levine followed many twists and turns to figure out his unknown portrait sitter’s story.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026
I feel a little like Nellie DuMont Frissé—soaring in her rocket ship, boldly exploring the vast, unknown voids of a new galaxy.
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
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My husband, 59, and I, 55, are planning to retire over the next few years, and this is one of the biggest unknowns I’m struggling with.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
There are any number of unknowns, but one thing is clear: A majority of the justices ruled that mifepristone access should remain unchanged during litigation in the case.
From Slate ● Sep. 16, 2026
Recent warnings about the potential dangers of AI show that there are significant unknowns with such a rapid growth of a new industry.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
“The fiscal impact of this bill to the courts will depend on many unknowns, including the number of cases filed and the factors unique to each case,” the analysis stated.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
But such speculation about unknowns is futile, and with the combination of mental and physical exhaustion, I soon fell deeply asleep.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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