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uncertain

[uhn-sur-tn] / ʌnˈsɜr tn /


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While the number of chapters has exploded and thousands of young women have shown up to events, the organization’s influence and ability to mobilize young voters as it has in the past is uncertain.

From Salon ● Oct. 19, 2026

It is uncertain how Walter would provide the rest of the money for recapitalization.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

In other words, investors are getting sick of projecting payoffs from investments in technology with uncertain, far-off returns — and they’re also tired of debating what that means in the here and now.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

However, he said the size of the response that is now needed to contain inflation is uncertain, but may not be as large as investors now expect.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

I cowered in the train, one uncertain hand drawn up.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck


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