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uncertainty

[uhn-sur-tn-tee] / ʌnˈsɜr tn ti /


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In addition to the increased volatility driven by the Iran war and policy uncertainty, recent market performance has been marked by a large divergence in returns across different sectors of the economy.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

"It would It would leave adopters, birth parents and, perhaps most significantly, children in a state of uncertainty," the DfE's written submission said.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

And what wonders await you in the uncertainty and mystery.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

“Moments of uncertainty for the airline industry may also create opportunity for United,” Kirby said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

After school, Shandall Norwood catches me teetering with uncertainty near the tennis courts.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen




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