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a feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something
uncertainty about her job prospects has her worried
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Recent Examples of uncertainties
Despite economic uncertainties, geopolitical tensions and pandemics, tourism continues to thrive.
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Shrikant Dash, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Meanwhile, as Chinese crude import levels continue to disappoint and global economic uncertainties persist, even the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries — considered to be among the more bullish demand forecasters out in the market — now expects lower demand growth both in 2024 and 2025.
—Gaurav Sharma, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Framing your offering as part of a solution for improving logistics or dealing with supply chain bottlenecks will resonate with customers facing ongoing uncertainties.
—Barry Reicherter, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The Alternative to Egg Freezing Flora positions itself as an alternative or an addition to egg freezing, a procedure that has gained popularity but comes with its own set of challenges and uncertainties.
—Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
In fact, her books are much more grounded in the realities and uncertainties of everyday life than some of her existentialist contemporaries.
—Hazlitt, 2 Oct. 2024
Predictable and consistent communication ensures customers know what to expect and reduces uncertainties.
—Rick Watkin, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
This is notably lower than the growth seen in previous years, partly due to economic pressures such as inflation and election-year uncertainties.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Regardless of any short-term uncertainties, the unrelenting demand for energy remains far from being satisfied, and investors should continue to monitor the space for opportunities.
—Steven Dudash, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Shrikant Dash, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Meanwhile, as Chinese crude import levels continue to disappoint and global economic uncertainties persist, even the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries — considered to be among the more bullish demand forecasters out in the market — now expects lower demand growth both in 2024 and 2025.
—Gaurav Sharma, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Framing your offering as part of a solution for improving logistics or dealing with supply chain bottlenecks will resonate with customers facing ongoing uncertainties.
—Barry Reicherter, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The Alternative to Egg Freezing Flora positions itself as an alternative or an addition to egg freezing, a procedure that has gained popularity but comes with its own set of challenges and uncertainties.
—Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
In fact, her books are much more grounded in the realities and uncertainties of everyday life than some of her existentialist contemporaries.
—Hazlitt, 2 Oct. 2024
Predictable and consistent communication ensures customers know what to expect and reduces uncertainties.
—Rick Watkin, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
This is notably lower than the growth seen in previous years, partly due to economic pressures such as inflation and election-year uncertainties.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Regardless of any short-term uncertainties, the unrelenting demand for energy remains far from being satisfied, and investors should continue to monitor the space for opportunities.
—Steven Dudash, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Uncertainties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncertainties. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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