continued uncertainty

collocation in English

meaningsofcontinuedanduncertainty

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continued
adjective[before noun]
uk
/kənˈtɪn.juːd/us
/kənˈtɪn.juːd/
still happening, existing, ...
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uncertainty
noun[C or U]
uk
/ʌnˈsɜː.tən.ti/us
/ʌnˈsɝː.tən.ti/
a situation in which something is not known, or something that is not known ...
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(Definition ofcontinuedanduncertaintyfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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There is a real risk that thecontinueduncertaintyis deterring people, particularly in the private sector, from investing in developing projects.
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To function efficiently, the industry must be able to plan for a long period ahead, and it is now faced withcontinueduncertainty.
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It really is unacceptable that we have to carry on for yet another month in such a state ofcontinueduncertainty.
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In the second place, it makes it clear where the responsibility forcontinueduncertaintylies.
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Thecontinueduncertaintyis damaging its confidence, even without further delay and indecision.
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He has had it for four months and thecontinueduncertaintyis damaging the dairy industry and farmers.
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Very grave consequences to industry follow from continuous andcontinueduncertainty.
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We should like that announcement brought forward to a much earlier date, because we fear the consequences ofcontinueduncertainty.
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As a result of thiscontinueduncertainty, improvement in the social and economic situation is delayed.
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We are opposed to mandatory reductions at arbitrary levels, givencontinueduncertaintyabout both causes and effects of different pollutions.
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One thing in favour of legislation is thecontinueduncertaintythat has prevailed year after year.
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I accept, of course, that there is a widespread desire to have done with argument: that almost anything is preferable tocontinueduncertainty.
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We see the continued need for defence because ofcontinueduncertainty.
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It is true, indeed, thatcontinueduncertaintyis damaging to industry.
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Without this finality in cases where there is a conflict of medical opinion, much harm would be done bycontinueduncertainty.
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They can face the future, but they cannot facecontinueduncertainty.
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Does he realise that thiscontinueduncertaintyand delay combined with other factors is rapidly producing a situation which is becoming chaotic?
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Continueduncertaintycan only prejudice the future of the company.
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From the point of view of the single market and of enterprises, thecontinueduncertaintyabout our position is damaging.
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Is he also aware thatcontinueduncertaintyon this front is not helpful to the industry?
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