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unknown

[uhn-nohn] / ʌnˈnoʊn /


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Which leads him to yet more parts unknown, including the Hallmark offices, as bleakly nondescript as its productions are warm and cheery.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 17, 2026

The work is part of a wider effort by the research team to identify previously unknown bioactive lipids using advanced analytical techniques.

From Science Daily Sep. 17, 2026

Michu was the epitome of an on-screen cult hero, going from relative unknown to bagging 190 points, his price rising by £2m throughout the year.

From BBC Sep. 16, 2026

"Four patients have been assessed. Three patients have been determined deceased on scene. One patient has been transported to a local hospital in unknown condition," a statement said.

From Barron's Sep. 16, 2026

The recovery of this letter, which Booth had carelessly—perhaps on purpose?—let fall into the hands of the manhunters was obviously addressed to the actor by an unknown conspirator.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson

There are any number of unknowns, but one thing is clear: A majority of the justices ruled that mifepristone access should remain unchanged during litigation in the case.

From Slate Sep. 16, 2026

Recent warnings about the potential dangers of AI show that there are significant unknowns with such a rapid growth of a new industry.

From BBC Sep. 15, 2026

AI’s effect on the economy and monetary policy will depend on a wide range of unknowns concerning which sorts of firm prove most profitable, how AI affects employment, and other factors.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 28, 2026

When there are unknowns about how an industry will metabolize certain technological changes, they want to hire someone who bounces back from mistakes and takes setbacks in stride.

From MarketWatch Aug. 13, 2026

So which is worse, those unknowns, or the freaky girl who just saved us?

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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