Sentences with phrase «uncertain origin»

The phrase "uncertain origin" means that the source or starting point of something is not known for sure. Full definition
They were long and elegant (as they should be), but they were of uncertain origin.
He is unhappily married to Aislin (Andrea Riseborough), a blow - in of uncertain origins who appears to be a covert pantheist, even a witch.
Often, found objects are used, with a sometimes uncertain origin — such as portrait busts, which are hewed until their recognisable facial features completely disappear and they assume the character of fossilised silhouettes.
Based on the true story of Miss Shepherd, a woman of uncertain origins who «temporarily» parked her van in writer Alan Bennett's London driveway and proceeded to live there for 15 years.
Investors are understandably nervous about the selloff, particularly given its speed and uncertain origin.
There is also a selection of old camera equipment, some wellingtons, at least two tyres, three parcel shelves of uncertain origin, a bucket and a grey telephone that is connected but never rings.
Investors are understandably nervous about the selloff, particularly given its speed and uncertain origin.
He called several equine rescue organizations and pleaded for help, but no one was interested in the plight of three scraggly - looking equines of uncertain origins.
This ingredient represents a controversial ingredient due to his uncertain origin.
One of the most unusual members of the hound group is the otterhound, a hardy, tousled scenthound of uncertain origin.
The children are not able to just randomly handle the animals due to the uncertain origin of many of our shelter pets.
100 % Kona coffee is the real thing — not a component of a «mystery blend» of lower quality coffee of uncertain origin.
While giving the impression of being based on peer - reviewed science, much of the material presented is either out - of - date, already discredited or of uncertain origin.
The name is of uncertain origin but one thing seems clear about the day: there's a tradition attached to it, in Europe at least, of giving to those less fortunate.
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