uncontrolled

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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

Now scientists are directly linking the uncontrolled rocket re-entry to a plume of lithium measured less than 100km above Earth.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

“I think you’d better listen to me instead of behaving in this uncontrolled way,” he said.

From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman