uncharted waters

plural noun

: new and unknown areas
The company is moving into uncharted waters with its Internet marketing campaign.

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Even those closely connected to the issue acknowledge that Missouri’s unprecedented mid-decade redistricting fight — and the looming referendum campaign — have thrust the state into uncharted waters. Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026 Wednesday night’s 3-1 loss to the Anaheim Ducks was the sixth straight time the Golden Knights have lost Game 2 of a second-round playoff series, so these are far from uncharted waters. Jesse Granger, New York Times, 7 May 2026 Every step forward is another step deeper into uncharted waters. Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for uncharted waters

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“Uncharted waters.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncharted%20waters. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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