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unknowns

  • plural
    of unknown.
    unknown
    adjective
    not known; not within the range of one's knowledge, experience, or understanding; strange; unfamiliar.

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She cautioned that, short of adequate human studies, unknowns remain.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

My husband, 59, and I, 55, are planning to retire over the next few years, and this is one of the biggest unknowns I’m struggling with.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026

There are any number of unknowns, but one thing is clear: A majority of the justices ruled that mifepristone access should remain unchanged during litigation in the case.

From Slate ● Sep. 16, 2026

Recent warnings about the potential dangers of AI show that there are significant unknowns with such a rapid growth of a new industry.

From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026

I asked, excited by the idea of unraveling another of the unknowns.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer