unproven

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While the idea was influential, it remained unproven because carbenes were known to be too unstable, especially in water, to capture or study.

From Science Daily • Apr. 11, 2026

But huge deals for unproven prospects are becoming more and more common around the majors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

And while the knockouts keep coming, he is still unproven beyond six rounds, with his engine and endurance untested at the highest level.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

And during oral arguments in January, both the liberal and conservative flanks of the court expressed doubts in the government’s claim that Trump could oust Cook on the basis of an unproven allegation.

From Slate • Mar. 19, 2026

Dr. D. W. Bliss was one who thought that germ theory was unproven.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow