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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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When there are unknowns about how an industry will metabolize certain technological changes, they want to hire someone who bounces back from mistakes and takes setbacks in stride.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026

She even suggests assembling a “question collection” in the workplace, to which employees would contribute unknowns for their co-workers to mull over.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026

But here are a couple of unknowns to watch.

From Slate ● Jul. 11, 2026

Tournament success requires adaptability to deal with unknowns.

From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026

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

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer