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unconfirmed

British  
/ ˌʌnkənˈfɜːmd /

adjective

  1. not confirmed; uncorroborated

    unconfirmed reports
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Next to unconfirmed news of Dr. Kane, Americans read speculation of another kind.

From Literature

Only one of the passengers has been accounted for - the "status and whereabouts of the other occupants remain unconfirmed", the municipality said in a statement.

From BBC

When researchers have follow-up questions for sources, they are often unreachable, leaving incidents unconfirmed pending further validation.

From The Wall Street Journal

While their roles are unconfirmed, the musical's female lead is Dot, Georges' lover.

From BBC

“Hearing an unconfirmed report of an attempted abduction at 4th and Lake, observers requested,” said one message on Saturday.

From The Wall Street Journal

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