uncontrolled

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The booster fell swiftly back to Earth, uncontrolled, into the Gulf of Mexico.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

The decision was based on results of a late-stage clinical trial that showed the drug reduced blood pressure in patients with uncontrolled hypertension who were on two or more medications, it added.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

"And cancer is potentially exploiting that same principle, changing where in the genome these dynamics are more important to manipulate cell identity and encourage uncontrolled growth."

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

"With an uncontrolled collapse, you cannot predict where it will fall and it could cause more damage, which we do not want," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 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