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

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

In nearly half of these cases, the condition is either uncontrolled or does not respond well to treatment.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 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