unconfirmed
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The force said there had been an "amazing response" from the community and reiterated its request that "unconfirmed information" is not shared on social media.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
But today an unconfirmed Iranian state media report of a strike on an oil tanker reignited those worries and sent oil prices spiking.
From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026
Iran’s unconfirmed claim that it hit an American oil tanker with a missile added to the supply concerns.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026
The ministry provided no evidence to back up its claim that the tanker was attacked by Ukrainian sea drones, although there have been earlier unconfirmed reports of attacks from the Libyan coast.
From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026
There were rumors that the Confederate General Hood had encountered Sherman and had cut the Army of the Tennessee to pieces, but they were unconfirmed rumors.
From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt
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