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Noun
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The uncertainty over how the Supreme Court will rule could be an extra inducement for people suing Bayer to accept the pending deal, which is not dependent on the outcome of the case.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026 -
And du Rusquec’s quiet exit, without a media announcement or permanent replacement, adds to the uncertainty around the brand’s direction.—
Maliha Shoaib,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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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The Salt Lake County district attorney’s office and the Draper City prosecutor both declined to file charges against Paul in April, citing insufficient evidence to prove allegations beyond a reasonable doubt.—
Senior Television,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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There’s a bit of bad dream and doubt, and a bit of songwriting tips and tricks.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Cubs acquired Lopez from the Rockies for cash considerations Thursday.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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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
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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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After a half-hour of deliberations, both networks decided their parties would go on.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Considering Jaquez would be eligible for a package north of $200 million, the Heat’s trade deliberations with the runner-up for 2026 NBA Sixth Man of the Year likely will come down to their long-view projections.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Indetermination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indetermination. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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