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

Authorities have blamed the scale of devastation partly on uncontrolled logging, and have revoked forestry permits in the disaster's wake.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 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

The agreement prevented the uncontrolled build-up of nuclear weapons and provided the two countries with the largest nuclear arsenals with transparency measures to avoid misjudging each other's intentions.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

As a matter of fact, they would probably find the raw uncontrolled conditions on earth too primitive for their taste.

From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins