uncontrollable
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It’s the difference between acting on a small problem before it becomes an uncontrollable crisis.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026
One global study suggests 7% of adults, external experience shopping addiction, external - an uncontrollable urge to spend despite the financial consequences - and younger women are more susceptible.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
Maxx didn’t reflect an uncontrollable macroeconomic slump or inherent brand weakness, but an operational misstep management can fix.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
It’s something that’s completely uncontrollable and it’s really painful and it’s really scary and women need a lot of support.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
They moved me to uncontrollable fits of laughing and crying.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
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