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uncontrollable

[uhn-kuhn-troh-luh-buhl] / ˌʌn kənˈtroʊ lə bəl /


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It’s the difference between acting on a small problem before it becomes an uncontrollable crisis.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026

A growing list of cyber incidents revealed in recent weeks has raised concerns around the world about risks posed by uncontrollable AI, with some executives urging a slow-down for safety.

From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026

However, they advise caution due to the many uncontrollable factors that could spook a cat outdoors like cars, dogs and wildlife.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026

One global study suggests 7% of adults, external experience shopping addiction, external - an uncontrollable urge to spend despite the financial consequences - and younger women are more susceptible.

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026

The whisper changed to an uncontrollable chattering of teeth as Ranofer halted beside the narrow panel of blackness he was seeking.

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw


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