uncertainty
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House builder KB Home cut its fiscal-year guidance last month, warning that the conflict in the Middle East was creating uncertainty that could put off homebuyers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
For other companies, the uncertainty around when the war ends and what the Middle East looks like afterward has muddied forecasts.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
Archibald replied that it would be "a very worrying time for staff and my thoughts are with them and their families as they face that uncertainty".
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
U.S. stocks slipped after the Senate confirmation hearing for Kevin Warsh, President Trump’s nominee for Federal Reserve chair, has wrapped up and amid uncertainty over peace talks between the U.S. and Iran.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
Living in this world of complete uncertainty is more and more frustrating.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
Vocabulary lists containing uncertainty
"A Job for Valentin" and "In the Heart of a Hero"
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