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uncertainty

[uhn-sur-tn-tee] / ʌnˈsɜr tn ti /


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However, the escalating U.S.-Iran conflict create uncertainty for bitcoin prices, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

So there is much uncertainty here, but some clear trends emerging.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

Basically, there’s no uncertainty about artificial-intelligence-related capital expenditures with this group, Colas added.

From MarketWatch Jul. 21, 2026

Reaching a consensus would be the best outcome for all users along the Colorado River, Pitt said, because a court battle holds tremendous uncertainty.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

But for me, uncertainty was starting to feel like I could never count on anything to stay the same.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry

This in turn gives us an idea of the uncertainties and likelihood of any specific forecast temperature rather than relying on one particular outcome.

From BBC Jun. 29, 2026

However, as global shipping stabilizes, the positive situation is expected to weaken later in the year, and the company said uncertainties persist for the second half.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 26, 2026

“Putting money aside to protect ourselves from future uncertainties isn’t just good government; it’s common sense,” Newsom said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 23, 2026

Geopolitical and economic uncertainties have many investors on edge, and price/earnings ratios for U.S. market leaders are at historic highs.

From Barron's Jun. 18, 2026

In spite of the tensions and uncertainties of this period something profoundly meaningful is taking place.

From "While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement" by Carolyn Maull McKinstry




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