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uncontrollable

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


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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

The on-time arrival performance of PepsiCo’s driverless trucks, after factoring out uncontrollable variables like weather and traffic, the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Gerald, whose grin was about to be erased by uncontrollable tears, looked at her, and knew she understood.

From "Forged by Fire" by Sharon M. Draper




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