uncertainty
Example Sentences
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"We are concerned that the expense, administration requirements and uncertainty created for constituents could be overwhelming," the law society said.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
Despite the official position, there's plenty of uncertainty.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
The big e-commerce platform cited uncertainty regarding GameStop’s offer, including financing and operational risks of a combined operation.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
If uncertainty persists and price swings remain violent, the economic damage compounds.
From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026
The chill of Mrs. Fairfax’s warnings, and the damp of her doubts were upon me: something of unsubstantiality and uncertainty had beset my hopes.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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Vocabulary lists containing uncertainty
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