uncontrolled

Example Sentences

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We are running a large uncontrolled experiment on the developing brains of millions of young people, and we won’t know the full results for decades.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 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

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

The upshot is that between the operation and the uncontrolled eating Fred has become enormously fat.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen