unsolved
adjective
un·solved
ˌən-ˈsälvd 
-ˈsȯlvd
: not explained, corrected, or dealt with : not solved
an unsolved problem
unsolved math equations
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Meanwhile, territorial disputes between the Philippines and China remain unsolved, where maritime forces from both sides have engaged in standoffs and clashes.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
But Costilla’s partial remains were found in 1993 in the Hamptons, and her unsolved murder had not been previously associated with the Long Island Serial Killer investigation.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2025
While Deinosuchus had long been classified as an alligator relative, its distribution on both sides of this vast seaway was an unsolved puzzle.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2025
Osborne was a victim of a homicide that remains unsolved.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
But Costilla’s partial remains were found in 1993 in the Hamptons, and her unsolved murder had not been previously associated with the Long Island Serial Killer investigation.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2025
While Deinosuchus had long been classified as an alligator relative, its distribution on both sides of this vast seaway was an unsolved puzzle.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2025
Osborne was a victim of a homicide that remains unsolved.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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“Unsolved.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsolved. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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