unproven

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When we contacted Mike, via a social media account, he did not personally respond but we received a letter from his lawyer that warned against the publication of his image and "unproven" allegations.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

While the idea was influential, it remained unproven because carbenes were known to be too unstable, especially in water, to capture or study.

From Science Daily • Apr. 11, 2026

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

At the event he gave sweeping, unsubstantiated advice on autism, such as insisting that pregnant women should "tough it out" and avoid Tylenol over an unproven link to autism -- statements slammed by scientists.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

For years, the notion was unproven, somewhere in the realm of received wisdom or suburban myth.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove