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unknown

[uhn-nohn] / ʌnˈnoʊn /


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She was sent home and told to return for more tests after being diagnosed with a “pregnancy of unknown location,” because an ultrasound could not show where her pregnancy had implanted, according to a lawsuit.

From Salon Sep. 13, 2026

Even in cases where there are no unknown additives, the lack of regulation and expert guidance presents a worrying level of uncertainty.

From Slate Sep. 13, 2026

"Paradoxically, by placing additional constraints on the unknown absorber, we might have made the mystery even more intriguing," said Janusz J. Petkowski of Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Poland.

From Science Daily Sep. 13, 2026

While developers and players questioned why a total unknown was taking over one of the most important companies in the videogame industry, Sharma made clear she wants to transform Xbox fast.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 12, 2026

Within an hour I know it contains an unknown parasite similar to cryptosporidium, but no heavy metals.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera

He recalls thinking about the unknowns of that day — how widespread were the attacks?

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 11, 2026

Phil Dudamel one came with considerable risk and unknowns.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

The former has one known factor — your current tax rate — while the latter has two unknowns.

From MarketWatch Aug. 6, 2026

But for all of Nolan’s visual certainty, his crew faced technical unknowns.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

If we were to stop asking questions, then how would we ever uncover the unknowns of the universe?

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas




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