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unknown

[uhn-nohn] / ʌnˈnoʊn /


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“The Madness Pill” is a vivid and affectionate tribute to a brilliant scientist, though, the author writes, one who “is almost unknown outside of scientific circles.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

"I now feel violated that I have had some unknown person's ashes so close to me," she wrote.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

Whether Jefferson had any knowledge or opinion of Hamilton’s fondness for Laurens is unknown.

From Salon Jul. 27, 2026

Kristine Garroway, a longtime member with an archeological background, told The Times last year that the previous mural dated to the 1920s, although its true origin remains unknown.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 25, 2026

Desserts were rare in the Beje, sticky delights like these unknown.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

Shapses said there are some unknowns about the study.

From MarketWatch Jul. 27, 2026

Instead, he said, it was a reaction to the refund-related unknowns at the time.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

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

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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