out of control
Example Sentences
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"I have a two or three-part storyline where a dog is let loose into the House of Lords by a lobbyist during a vet bill and that spirals out of control," Brewis said.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
This out of control monstrosity must be broken up.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
Officials in British Columbia are still trying to determine how many homes were lost to the fire, which remains out of control as of Monday.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
Nature reserves have gone up in flames, blazes have ruined farmers' fields and crops, and deliberate fires started in parks and beauty spots have grown out of control.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
He felt out of control, his thoughts scattered, no boundaries between his body and the rest of the world.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
