as in pending
not yet settled or decided
we have to deal with several unresolved issues
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Recent Examples of unresolved
Blending family drama with mystery, this debut feature explores political memory and intergenerational relationships in a society scarred by war, displacement and unresolved conflict.
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Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 May 2026
But the court may leave unresolved whether states must impose such bans, rather than simply being permitted to do so.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Fossil in the making Nakajima’s study leaves many uncertainties unresolved.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
Oil keeps the pressure on WTI settled above $101 and Brent above $107 as the Iran conflict remained unresolved and the Hormuz closure extended into Day 74.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 13 May 2026
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Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 May 2026
But the court may leave unresolved whether states must impose such bans, rather than simply being permitted to do so.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Fossil in the making Nakajima’s study leaves many uncertainties unresolved.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
Oil keeps the pressure on WTI settled above $101 and Brent above $107 as the Iran conflict remained unresolved and the Hormuz closure extended into Day 74.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unresolved
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These lawsuits remain pending, and Wilderness Training & Consulting is fighting the lawsuits, according to court filings.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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Crawley has pleaded not guilty to the murder and kidnapping charges, and those charges remain pending.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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James Ward Thursday night’s California governor debate underscored just how unsettled — and contentious — the race has become, with candidates repeatedly clashing over crime, election integrity, reproductive rights, and the balance of power between state and local government.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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In this triumphant tour de force, Crain and a group of fertility patients reckon with the threats to their family future, unearthing hope from an unsettled legal landscape.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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His status for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals remains undetermined, though ESPN reported Wednesday that there’s an expectation Anunoby will be available.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
13 May 2026
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The cause of the incident remained undetermined, including the engine fire.—
Jack Lowenstein,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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“Unresolved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unresolved. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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