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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The business is equally unproven for Kiswe, which was founded in 2013.
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Matt Craig, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Given his support for dubious and unproven therapies, such as stem cells and hyperbaric oxygen, an FDA under Kennedy, for instance, could choose to not go after companies that market unapproved treatments.
—Emily Mullin, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2024
Trump regularly lobs the unproven claim that Harris is lying about working at McDonald’s in her twenties.
—Rebecca Picciotto, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2024
Former President Donald Trump has fueled a persistent and unproven narrative since Hurricane Helene struck the Southeast: that Democratic leaders have failed residents who faced the wrath of the hurricane that left more than 200 people dead.
—Amy Sherman and Paul Specht, Austin American-Statesman, 15 Oct. 2024
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Matt Craig, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Given his support for dubious and unproven therapies, such as stem cells and hyperbaric oxygen, an FDA under Kennedy, for instance, could choose to not go after companies that market unapproved treatments.
—Emily Mullin, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2024
Trump regularly lobs the unproven claim that Harris is lying about working at McDonald’s in her twenties.
—Rebecca Picciotto, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2024
Former President Donald Trump has fueled a persistent and unproven narrative since Hurricane Helene struck the Southeast: that Democratic leaders have failed residents who faced the wrath of the hurricane that left more than 200 people dead.
—Amy Sherman and Paul Specht, Austin American-Statesman, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Unproven.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unproven. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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