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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

Geopolitical uncertainty, learnings from ongoing conflicts and rapid technology development are driving growth in the defense and security markets, pointing to strong demand and higher volumes for defense solutions, it said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

More than half of respondents said they were losing sales due to policy restrictions and uncertainty, while 40% were losing sales from U.S. tariffs, and 30% from rising nationalism.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The pair knocked out the third seeds, but there is now uncertainty around their quarter-final match on Thursday after Mboko suffered a nasty fall.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Management was replaced, shareholders badly diluted, and creditors left intact but with some uncertainty.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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