unconfirmed
adjective
un·con·firmed
ˌən-kən-ˈfərmd 
: of uncertain existence, truth, or accuracy : not confirmed
an unconfirmed rumor
an unconfirmed case of pneumonia
unconfirmed reports of gunfire
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The number of people on the plane at the time of the crash remains unconfirmed but it is speculated Daniel Williams, a former drummer for the metalcore band the Devil Wears Prada, also died in the crash.
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Thania Garcia, Variety, 22 May 2025
While the Chiefs’ participation remains unconfirmed, team owner Clark Hunt has been open about sending his players around the world.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 13 May 2025
During a meeting at the White House with a number of unconfirmed nominees, Mr. Trump criticized the delay, prompting Senate Republicans to prioritize his ambassadorial picks over other confirmations.
—Robert Jimison, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
As an unconfirmed nominee, Bisignano requested that senior agency executives not hire anyone without his approval, the whistleblower alleges.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2025
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Thania Garcia, Variety, 22 May 2025
While the Chiefs’ participation remains unconfirmed, team owner Clark Hunt has been open about sending his players around the world.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 13 May 2025
During a meeting at the White House with a number of unconfirmed nominees, Mr. Trump criticized the delay, prompting Senate Republicans to prioritize his ambassadorial picks over other confirmations.
—Robert Jimison, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
As an unconfirmed nominee, Bisignano requested that senior agency executives not hire anyone without his approval, the whistleblower alleges.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2025
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“Unconfirmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unconfirmed. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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