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uncertainly









ADVERB
tentatively
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ADVERB
unreliably
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With uncertainly still swirling from Silicon Valley to the Strait of Hormuz, there may be little to reverse this pattern in the near future.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

A mood of existential uncertainly settled over a week of world premieres and panels, but the festival went on, celebrating in Park City for the last time.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

But along one remote pathway, comes the sound of Mozart being played uncertainly on a violin.

From BBC • May 23, 2024

The reporter asked Mr. Rhodes about the turbulence at W.W.E. over the past few days, not about the uncertainly over W.W.E.’s future.

From New York Times • Jan. 28, 2024

Claire nodded uncertainly when the woman looked up and saw her.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry




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