uncontrolled

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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

Without effective treatment, the outlook can be devastating, with uncontrolled fits putting children at high risk for injury and death.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

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

For the Chinese government, an uncontrolled surge of impoverished Korean refugees is undesirable for several reasons.

From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden