uncontrolled

Example Sentences

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Defection to solar has been so fast and uncontrolled that Pakistan’s energy utilities are struggling with falling sales.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

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

In nearly half of these cases, the condition is either uncontrolled or does not respond well to treatment.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Raymond Barlow, from the council's building standards team, told BBC Scotland News that it was not possible to demolish the facade with a machine as it would cause an uncontrolled collapse.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

I shake my fists at heaven and God, and when I finally subside into uncontrolled sobbing Queenie creeps out from behind the trunks and slides into my lap.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen