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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 from driverless trucks reached 99%, after factoring out uncontrollable variables like weather and traffic.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 8, 2026

Matt saw Tom holding Maria’s hand and felt an almost uncontrollable surge of anger.

From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer




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