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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One of the hardest parts of launching a food brand is that retailers often don’t want to take risks on new, unproven products.
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Dave Knox, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Early in the pandemic, Janet Woodcock, then the head of the FDA’s drug center, reportedly sprang into action to prevent widespread distribution of the unproven COVID treatment hydroxychloroquine over the orders of top Trump officials.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2025
The backlash resulted in a 1994 law that enabled the dietary supplement industry to put its products on the market without testing and to tout unproven benefits, as long as the touting doesn’t include claims to treat or cure a disease.
—Arthur Allen, CNN, 26 Feb. 2025
The Jets could also look into trading for unproven, young backups on other teams like Hendon Hooker (Lions) and Tanner McKee (Eagles).
—Zack Rosenblatt, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
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Dave Knox, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Early in the pandemic, Janet Woodcock, then the head of the FDA’s drug center, reportedly sprang into action to prevent widespread distribution of the unproven COVID treatment hydroxychloroquine over the orders of top Trump officials.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2025
The backlash resulted in a 1994 law that enabled the dietary supplement industry to put its products on the market without testing and to tout unproven benefits, as long as the touting doesn’t include claims to treat or cure a disease.
—Arthur Allen, CNN, 26 Feb. 2025
The Jets could also look into trading for unproven, young backups on other teams like Hendon Hooker (Lions) and Tanner McKee (Eagles).
—Zack Rosenblatt, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Unproven.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unproven. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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