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uncertainty

[uhn-sur-tn-tee] / ʌnˈsɜr tn ti /


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“War of the Worlds” remains a fascinating film within the director’s space alien canon because it has an anxiety and uncertainty that isn’t often found elsewhere.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

The news comes at a delicate time for Japanese monetary policy steering as officials assess the economy’s ability to absorb higher rates while the Iran crisis generates uncertainty about the trajectory for growth and inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

It also follows unprecedented attacks from Iran, which has fired thousands of drones and missiles at Gulf targets including airports, casting the wealthy region into sudden economic uncertainty.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

"Inflation, uncertainty, all that, but there's always candy."

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

I pressed on with more care and a queasy uncertainty.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson




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