uncontrolled

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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

The remaining facade of the building is now in a state of "ongoing and uncontrolled collapse", according to the city council.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 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

Since then, he’s suffered from bouts of uncontrolled sobbing and relentless nightmares.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

The players knelt before him as willing, eager supplicants, echoing his phrases with their own uncontrolled snatches in the brightly lit room, which was decorated in the Bulldog color of passion purple.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger