as in uncertainty
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His party successfully capitalized on rising nationalism fueled by a deadly border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia last year, economic woes and uncertainty over Thailand’s trade relationship with the United States, and built up a strong local support base.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026 -
Since both of Tuesday’s matches ended in a tie, there was a little uncertainty as to who buys the beers.—
Dave Altimari,
Hartford Courant,
16 Feb. 2026
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And yet the actor spent much of a recent conversation candidly admitting to ambivalence and incertitude.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
27 May 2021
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In an offseason of inactivity and incertitude, Bloom’s marquee move will be hiring a new manager.—
Globe Staff,
BostonGlobe.com,
15 Jan. 2020
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There’s little doubt that artificial intelligence will transform the workforce—but the jury is still out on what that transformation will look like in the near term.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
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In a flowy fabric and a trendy butter yellow color, too, there’s no doubt this garment will have all eyes on you.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
19 Feb. 2026
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Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy approached bags with the same consideration that defined the rest of her wardrobe.—
Julia Rabinowitsch,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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Jalen Brunson, Knicks Brunson is another guy very deserving of first-team consideration.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Defying Expectations Stanford soccer player chasing gold Olympic skier Sammy Smith’s major is listed as undecided on the Stanford women’s soccer page, but her approach to life is more about a refusal to settle than indecisiveness.—
Emily Olsen,
New York Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Failure to take stock of the bigger picture responsibilities can ultimately lead to indecisiveness at important moments, disgruntled players, and harmful leaks to the media, Foxworth said.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
15 Jan. 2026
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An avatar state—fluent, tireless, and perfectly malleable—would simulate deliberation but without consequence.—
Deb Roy,
The Atlantic,
15 Feb. 2026
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Democratic deliberation is becoming market speculation.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Indetermination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indetermination. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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