uncontrolled

Example Sentences

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The remaining facade of the building is now in a state of "ongoing and uncontrolled collapse", according to the city council.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

Authorities have blamed the scale of devastation partly on uncontrolled logging, and have revoked forestry permits in the disaster's wake.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

"These ancient bacteria are essential for science and medicine," Purcarea concluded, "but careful handling and safety measures in the lab are essential to mitigate the risk of uncontrolled spread."

From Science Daily • Feb. 21, 2026

Since then, he’s suffered from bouts of uncontrolled sobbing and relentless nightmares.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

I knew he was justifiably angry, considering how stupid I’d been to launch our uncontrolled missiles so close to the mine.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam