uncontrolled

Example Sentences

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It was largely successful but resulted in the rocket being grounded after the booster suffered an uncontrolled landing in the Gulf of Mexico.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Defection to solar has been so fast and uncontrolled that Pakistan’s energy utilities are struggling with falling sales.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

"And cancer is potentially exploiting that same principle, changing where in the genome these dynamics are more important to manipulate cell identity and encourage uncontrolled growth."

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

Raymond Barlow, from the council's building standards team, told BBC Scotland News that it was not possible to demolish the facade with a machine as it would cause an uncontrolled collapse.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Harriet wanted to say something to her, to offer some word of comfort, of greeting, and dared not for fear Old Rit’s uncontrolled joy or her loudly expressed fears would attract attention.

From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry