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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Trump faced heavy criticism for downplaying the virus, promoting unproven remedies and clashing with his own health experts, most notably Dr. Anthony Fauci.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Trump also referred to other complaints in other parts of Pennsylvania that are unproven.
—David Jackson, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
Accusations of deleterious effects on human health have been investigated and found to be unproven.
—Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
Caldwell said in the letter the allegations in the lawsuit, which are unproven, point to possible crimes that include abuse of authority, obstruction of justice, witness tampering and misconduct in office, as well as violations of MSP rules of conduct.
—Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 23 Oct. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Trump also referred to other complaints in other parts of Pennsylvania that are unproven.
—David Jackson, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
Accusations of deleterious effects on human health have been investigated and found to be unproven.
—Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
Caldwell said in the letter the allegations in the lawsuit, which are unproven, point to possible crimes that include abuse of authority, obstruction of justice, witness tampering and misconduct in office, as well as violations of MSP rules of conduct.
—Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Unproven.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unproven. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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