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unattributed

British  
/ ˌʌnəˈtrɪbjuːtɪd /

adjective

  1. not having been ascribed or attributed (to someone)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Keep that in mind when you read unattributed quotes from former Fed officials.

From The Wall Street Journal May 12, 2026

Media industry newsletters and the tabloids have become repositories for unattributed comments from CBS News insiders who are unhappy with the changes.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 9, 2026

One unattributed presentation shared in the group claimed that Gilead Sciences, the drugmaker, would purchase a 30% stake in Pheton and take two board seats.

From Barron's Nov. 18, 2025

The writing is unattributed except at the end, but most readers will enjoy flipping to the back after reading a story so they can give the author credit.

From Seattle Times Feb. 12, 2024

The board will also decide on some other recommendations from the review, including the publication of an unattributed vote count, at a later date.

From Reuters Jul. 12, 2023

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