unreliable
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Satellites near Earth commonly rely on GPS for navigation, but those signals may be weak, unreliable, or unavailable around the Moon and in deep space.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 26, 2026
Cowin may appear as the subject in her photographs, but she is primarily the narrator, an intriguingly unreliable narrator who recognizes the inevitability of multiple, simultaneous truths.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
Sanft has also said prosecution witnesses were unreliable and the police investigation was riddled with issues.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
The lab staff viewed his idea as “a little insane,” one recalled — both unreliable and improper.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026
"It’s just that the postal system is so unreliable these days, and I'm trying to track down an old friend through a mutual acquaintance. I want to make sure it actually gets there."
From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse
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STAAR English I: Elements of Literature
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STAAR English II: Elements of Literature 1
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