indetermination

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Noun
  • Investors also face uncertainty over the exact expiration date of the ceasefire.
    Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Help is also needed at cornerback with Washington signing Amik Robertson and at safety because of the uncertainty of Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch’s comebacks from injuries.
    Larry Lage, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • In an offseason of inactivity and incertitude, Bloom’s marquee move will be hiring a new manager.
    Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Jan. 2020
Noun
  • Morgan has found a lot of success wheeling-and-dealing in his first two drafts in the general manager seat, no doubt.
    Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
  • That was compounded by doubts, both within the club and among those close to the player, over his long-term future — largely due to those injury problems.
    Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The Cubs acquired Lopez from the Rockies for cash considerations Thursday.
    Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
  • The proposal remains under consideration by the prime minister, who has expressed reservations regarding its overall magnitude.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • But after deliberations and intense criticism for their plans to manufacture their own bottles, the Ellsworths accepted an offer from Bai Brands Vitaminwater investor Rohan Oza for $400,000 in exchange for a 25% stake in the business.
    Katie Moore, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Donald Ray McCray, of Dallas, was found guilty on Wednesday after a two-day trial and about one hour of jury deliberation.
    Sergio Candido, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Indetermination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indetermination. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.

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