as in pending
not yet settled or decided
we have to deal with several unresolved issues
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Recent Examples of unresolved
With Mi-rae’s help, the two get the farm running, and heal some of their unresolved trauma in the meantime.
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Kayti Burt, Time, 30 June 2025
While the rare earths agreement marks progress, multiple long-standing trade conflicts between the U.S. and China remain unresolved.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
In 2023, the U.S. Government Accountability Office identified several unresolved concerns with the Military Housing Privatization Initiative.
—Steve Osunsami, ABC News, 19 June 2025
The continuing presence of these unresolved issues have already brought famine to nations like Sri Lanka, rural strife to France, and massive price shocks to many countries in Europe and to California.
—Daniel Markind, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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Kayti Burt, Time, 30 June 2025
While the rare earths agreement marks progress, multiple long-standing trade conflicts between the U.S. and China remain unresolved.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
In 2023, the U.S. Government Accountability Office identified several unresolved concerns with the Military Housing Privatization Initiative.
—Steve Osunsami, ABC News, 19 June 2025
The continuing presence of these unresolved issues have already brought famine to nations like Sri Lanka, rural strife to France, and massive price shocks to many countries in Europe and to California.
—Daniel Markind, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unresolved
Adjective
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Williams was sentenced to 17 years for both Jeffrey’s murder and the indecent assault on a child charge that had been pending also in Broward County, but he was freed after only seven years due to prison crowding.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
17 June 2025
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Shand, who had been free pending sentencing, showed no visible reaction to his own sentence, either.—
Steve Karnowski,
Twin Cities,
28 May 2025
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Lake Bluff village trustees are continuing to discuss issues related to its flag policy, but the matter remains unsettled.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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With Cook’s departure, the Tigers’ quarterback battle remains unsettled heading into fall camp.—
Zach Sweet,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2025
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Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it remains undetermined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 July 2025
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Additionally, the actor is requesting spousal support of an undetermined amount and asked the court to deny support payments for his estranged wife.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
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“Unresolved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unresolved. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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