uncontrollable
Example Sentences
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Someone might have blepharospasms, a dystonia affecting the muscles around the eyes, which results in uncontrollable twitching and blinking.
From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026
Smith describes it as being like "intrusive thoughts" with "no malice, no hatred and it's uncontrollable", often in moments of high emotion such as when he is sad or happy.
From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026
When Anthropic recently disclosed a cyber espionage campaign that used artificial intelligence to execute much of the attack autonomously, headlines framed it as a new, uncontrollable threat.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026
"Obviously very disappointed to go out in this fashion, but completely uncontrollable," said Tucker.
From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026
Then, according to a witness, Washington left the room and, “giving way to an uncontrollable burst of feeling,” wept.
From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen
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