uncertain

Example Sentences

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That’s real hope amid this dangerous, uncertain moment.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Russia is part of a joint China-led lunar base project targeted for the mid-2030s, although sanctions, funding and technical problems make its contribution uncertain.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The way ahead for the offer remains uncertain, given a rival bid from Banco BPM and other factors, but an eventual deal could offer a catalyst for Intesa’s investment case, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

For one, institutional investors might stay away because the same feature that make them attractive to small investors—a lack of an expiration date—also makes them less useful for hedging and makes perps’ carrying costs uncertain.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Why did things still feel so uncertain even after I’d found my dad?

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline