unknown

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That person’s condition is unknown, the department added.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

The Wall Street Journal and other US media, citing unnamed officials, reported that American forces had blown up two C-130s after they became stuck for unknown reasons.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

The origins of gladiatorial combat are unknown, though it was generally agreed by the Romans that it had been a foreign import.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have identified a previously unknown system inside cells that acts like internal "trade winds," rapidly carrying important proteins to the front edge of the cell.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

He had seen Hila do it plenty, knew all the steps for her preferred readings, but beyond that, the ring was a giant unknown.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny