out of control
Example Sentences
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"The behaviour spiralled slowly out of control from there," she adds.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
The blaze, later determined to be a rekindling of a week-old fire, swiftly spread out of control, destroying more than 6,800 structures in Pacific Palisades, Malibu and nearby areas.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
Growth valuations aren’t even that out of control, so strong earnings could certainly push the stocks higher.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
Because if we’re not schooling people, it’s going to become more rampant than it already is, and it is out of control.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
A student of history, he often quoted an exchange between German leaders from early in the war, as the horrific combat spiraled out of control.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
