remain to be seen

phrase

: to not be exactly known or decided : be uncertain
It remains to be seen whether or not she was lying.

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LeVert will now have a fresh start with the Bucks, while Prince and Harris’ futures with the Pistons remain to be seen. Devon Henderson, New York Times, 8 July 2026 What fruits the initiative will bear remain to be seen. Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026 The effects are still rippling through American institutions, and the long-term consequences of this upheaval remain to be seen. Veronique Greenwood, Time, 24 Feb. 2026 Whether Flores can prove discrimination and whether his case is certified as a class action remain to be seen and could take years to play out. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for remain to be seen

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“Remain to be seen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/remain%20to%20be%20seen. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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