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uncertainty

[uhn-sur-tn-tee] / ʌnˈsɜr tn ti /


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The software apocalypse story is hardly the only source of uncertainty about Oracle’s future.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

An uneven job market and economic uncertainty are making buyers nervous about going through with a big purchase.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Indonesian assets have experienced a sharp selloff recently, driven by a loss of investor confidence and concerns about domestic policymaking and external uncertainty.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The AI revolution is bringing change and uncertainty, but also historic opportunities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

She’s like sunshine through my cloud of uncertainty.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen




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