out of control

Example Sentences

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Once policymakers realized inflation was out of control, they course-corrected and hiked interest rates rapidly.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Because if we’re not schooling people, it’s going to become more rampant than it already is, and it is out of control.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

The Arctic Metagaz tanker was badly damaged and later seen drifting out of control with no crew onboard.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

However, the system did not stop the suspect, who spun out of control after being tapped by the Grappler and crossed three lanes of traffic before crashing into a wall, according to television footage.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

I looked up and saw Aunt Kitty racing ahead of the rest of us, her horse bolting out of control like it had been bitten by a snake.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan