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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Some Arctic scientists and experts have criticized Real Ice’s methods as unproven at scale, ecologically risky and a distraction from tackling the root cause of climate change: fossil fuels.
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Laura Paddison, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
Before the attack, Trump repeatedly spread unproven claims of widespread voter fraud.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Colavito returned to Cleveland in 1965 in a three-team deal (which cost the Indians a young, unproven pitcher named Tommy John, who ultimately won 288 games, as well as Tommie Agee, who won the AL Rookie of the Year award the next year).
—Zack Meisel, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
However, midcaps are less risky than small caps, given that the Russell 2000, for example, is made up of many companies that are over-leveraged, with unproven business models.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
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Laura Paddison, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
Before the attack, Trump repeatedly spread unproven claims of widespread voter fraud.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Colavito returned to Cleveland in 1965 in a three-team deal (which cost the Indians a young, unproven pitcher named Tommy John, who ultimately won 288 games, as well as Tommie Agee, who won the AL Rookie of the Year award the next year).
—Zack Meisel, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
However, midcaps are less risky than small caps, given that the Russell 2000, for example, is made up of many companies that are over-leveraged, with unproven business models.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Unproven.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unproven. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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