uncertain

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Gamble’s husband, Larry Fletcher, boasted of his wife’s legal victory to a slightly uncomfortable-looking young waitress, who expressed her congratulations in an uncertain voice.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

However, the long-term consequences remain uncertain because reporting of symptoms varied across studies.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

Our own research shows that when thinking is broad and exploratory, taking novel and uncertain mental paths, it can improve mood, cognitive flexibility and creativity.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

As with almost every new Fed chair in the past half-century, Warsh may be tested by this uncertain outlook.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

Duane froze, uncertain whether the man was addressing him because he was still staring out at the water.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el