uncontrolled

Example Sentences

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

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

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

Scientists found that consuming caffeine at night can increase impulsive behavior, raising the likelihood of risky or uncontrolled actions.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

"With an uncontrolled collapse, you cannot predict where it will fall and it could cause more damage, which we do not want," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 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