unproven

Example Sentences

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And during oral arguments in January, both the liberal and conservative flanks of the court expressed doubts in the government’s claim that Trump could oust Cook on the basis of an unproven allegation.

From Slate • Mar. 19, 2026

It said the suit centers on "extremely serious, though unproven, allegations against the American technology firm."

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

The records contained unproven accusations of wrongdoing by Trump, which he has denied.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

Milburn acknowledges it is "always a risk" with young people "because they're unproven" and the government should "make sure the risks are minimised, and the incentives are maximised".

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

Fact: Every great scientist knows that an unproven theory isn’t exactly science, but the idea that Sir Fig Newton would live a long, healthy life with the silent cat killer was about to come true.

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