uncontrollable
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The on-time arrival performance from driverless trucks reached 99%, after factoring out uncontrollable variables like weather and traffic.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
When he told their seven-year-old son Finn that she had died, he burst into "uncontrollable tears" and that noise would stay with him forever.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Fire officials had previously said that the tank of MMA was experiencing thermal runaway, a chain reaction resulting in an uncontrollable spike in temperatures.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
Someone might have blepharospasms, a dystonia affecting the muscles around the eyes, which results in uncontrollable twitching and blinking.
From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026
“Sure, it’s a disorder characterized by sudden and uncontrollable attacks of deep sleep,” said Sticky, then ducked his head shyly.
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
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