unproven
adjective
un·prov·en
ˌən-ˈprü-vən 
British also -ˈprō-
: not tested and shown to be good, true, or useful : not proven
an unproven allegation/theory
unproven benefits
unproven technology
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Martin replaced former Chief Keith Tomey, who was fired over misconduct allegations involving the misuse of a city vehicle, city firefighters playing in a charity softball game, and unproven claims of retaliatory behavior involving City Manager Terrence Moore.
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Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 2 Aug. 2025
Depth is the bigger question for TCU as the Horned Frogs are unproven and will need some younger players to step up.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 July 2025
Regulatory headwinds, an unproven business model, and the unsettling proposition of summoning a stranger’s car from a smartphone app made most seasoned investors balk.
—Laura Huang, Harvard Business Review, 17 July 2025
That night, with much of New England beginning to believe again, the word came out: Craig Breslow, the chief baseball officer, or GM, sent the franchise’s long-time star, Rafael Devers, to San Francisco for mostly unproven talent.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 16 July 2025
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Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 2 Aug. 2025
Depth is the bigger question for TCU as the Horned Frogs are unproven and will need some younger players to step up.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 July 2025
Regulatory headwinds, an unproven business model, and the unsettling proposition of summoning a stranger’s car from a smartphone app made most seasoned investors balk.
—Laura Huang, Harvard Business Review, 17 July 2025
That night, with much of New England beginning to believe again, the word came out: Craig Breslow, the chief baseball officer, or GM, sent the franchise’s long-time star, Rafael Devers, to San Francisco for mostly unproven talent.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 16 July 2025
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“Unproven.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unproven. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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