uncertain

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Some forecasts suggest the forthcoming El Niño could equal past peaks - or even surpass them - although this is still 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

As of this writing, the race for the second runoff spot, the one that would put Pratt on the November ballot against incumbent Karen Bass, remains genuinely uncertain.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

With the conflict ongoing and the flow of oil uncertain, the cost of jet fuel could continue to rise, leaving more flight routes in jeopardy, especially in states like California.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

For over a year he served as chair of the Board of War and Ordinance, playing the role of secretary of war during the most tense and uncertain phase of the fighting.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis