uncontrolled

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The booster fell swiftly back to Earth, uncontrolled, into the Gulf of Mexico.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

The decision was based on results of a late-stage clinical trial that showed the drug reduced blood pressure in patients with uncontrolled hypertension who were on two or more medications, it added.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

This uncontrolled growth leads to inflammation, scarring, and a much higher likelihood of developing liver cancer.

From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026

An uncontrolled, sudden increase in voltage in the system "on a day with multiple concurrent phenomena" led to instability and "cascading generation", it said.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 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