unproven
adjective
un·prov·en
ˌən-ˈprü-vən 
British also -ˈprō-
: not tested and shown to be good, true, or useful : not proven
an unproven allegation/theory
unproven benefits
unproven technology
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Kulldorff pushed back on perceptions of the committee as anti-vaccine after Kennedy rapidly named new members, many of whom lack expertise on vaccines or have made unproven claims or criticisms about them.
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Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
The offensive line is young and unproven on the left side, and there are spots in a game in which that really pops.
—Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
But while securing top-tier GPUs has bolstered Oracle’s infrastructure position, some analysts were quick to warn that the financial risk was heavily concentrated in a single, unproven customer.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025
Although these allegations remain unproven, with the stock recovering 150% from its lows, this incident highlights the risks associated with rapidly growing ad-tech companies.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
The offensive line is young and unproven on the left side, and there are spots in a game in which that really pops.
—Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
But while securing top-tier GPUs has bolstered Oracle’s infrastructure position, some analysts were quick to warn that the financial risk was heavily concentrated in a single, unproven customer.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025
Although these allegations remain unproven, with the stock recovering 150% from its lows, this incident highlights the risks associated with rapidly growing ad-tech companies.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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“Unproven.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unproven. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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