uncontrollable
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Phil Garrigan told BBC Breakfast that the dry weather increased the risk of uncontrollable fires and said: "There's no real respite... There doesn't seem to be any rain forecast and that becomes problematic".
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
All financial bacchanals end when an event, often minor but only obvious in hindsight, sets off an uncontrollable chain reaction.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026
When the cerebellum is disrupted, people can experience symptoms including painful muscle contractions, abnormal postures, and uncontrollable shaking.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 1, 2026
Those digging for her listened to her cries for help alongside her mother's uncontrollable sobbing.
From Barron's ● Jun. 27, 2026
And suddenly it was as if my heart was as uncontrollable as my legs.
From "Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key" by Jack Gantos
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