How to Use unclear in a Sentence

unclear

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  • The specifics of the tip are unclear, and Durham did not bring charges over it.
    Laurel Rosenhall, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2023
  • But whether Irving will be part of any of that is unclear now.
    Brian Mahoney, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Feb. 2023
  • The reason why a test is no longer necessary is unclear.
    Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 2 Feb. 2023
  • Whether the changes will lead to variants that are more pathogenic or transmissible is unclear, the researchers say.
    Byrobert F. Service, science.org, 1 Feb. 2023
  • While the protests have died down recently, De León’s political future is unclear.
    Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2023
  • The facility is expected to cost around $13.5 million to construct, but where that money will come from is unclear.
    Margaret Kates | Mkates@al.com, al, 1 Feb. 2023
  • The specifics of what will happen to existing episodes of each series are unclear, but the report says that titles pulled from Showtime will be made available to take elsewhere.
    Emma Roth, The Verge, 31 Jan. 2023
  • That proceeding could continue despite Tuesday’s ruling, but whether agency officials intend to press ahead is unclear.
    Brian Fung, CNN, 1 Feb. 2023
  • The benefits and potential risks of taking vitamin D supplements for people who already have normal levels are still unclear.
    Amanda MacMillan, Health, 1 Feb. 2023
  • Whether their two kids, ages 4½ and 2, will feel the same way is unclear.
    Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2023
  • The precise origin of the push to restart FTX is unclear.
    WIRED, 28 Sep. 2023
  • The study was unclear whether the laundry was clean or dirty.
    Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2023
  • The timeline of when the 1864 law could take effect is unclear.
    Janet Shamlian, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2024
  • The age of the second woman is unclear, though the man killed was around 80 years old.
    Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 8 June 2024
  • Whether the name for this recipe was adapted from one of these sources is unclear.
    Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2023
  • The circumstances around the killing are still unclear.
    Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 7 Apr. 2023
  • But when, or if, the two sides can strike an agreement is unclear.
    Oliver Darcy, CNN, 5 Sep. 2023
  • The identities of the men in the footage and the reasons for their detention are unclear.
    Yuliya Talmazan, NBC News, 8 Dec. 2023
  • The second row has two bucket seats, but the number of seats in the third row is unclear.
    Charna Flam, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
  • The nature of the cases in the Stockyards and Near Southside was unclear.
    Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2024
  • This one is a bit unclear as the court case progresses.
    Tory Basile, USA TODAY, 1 Aug. 2023
  • That's unclear due to the many scenarios of the play-in tournament.
    Christopher Kuhagen, Journal Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2023
  • Here’s a look at what is known about the new partnership – and what is still unclear.
    Kim Tong-Hyung and Jim Heintz, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 June 2024
  • Whether the bank will be successful in that goal, though, is still unclear.
    Aly J. Yale, wsj.com, 2 Nov. 2023
  • Donohue, the attorney for Souls to the Polls, said that is unclear.
    Daniel Bice, Journal Sentinel, 8 May 2024
  • The future of the Who beyond these Teenage Cancer Trust gigs is unclear.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2024
  • Details on Hemsworth's part in the live-action film are still unclear.
    Nick Romano, EW.com, 30 May 2024
  • Pence has been mulling a bid for the White House, though his exact timeline has been unclear.
    Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 18 Mar. 2023
  • Whether the bill has strong enough support to pass remains unclear.
    oregonlive, 3 Mar. 2023
  • Other must reads The fate of magic mushrooms in California is unclear.
    Los Angeles Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2024

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