as in rampant
showing no signs of being under control
a tirade filled with uncontrolled anger about what the government was doing
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People with this genetic condition do not produce sufficient clotting factors, which can cause uncontrolled external or internal bleeding.
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Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 17 Mar. 2025
One Polish ministry disputed this claim, saying it was not adequately warned about the uncontrolled reentry.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 14 Mar. 2025
Travel may also be difficult, and the combination of high winds with dry vegetation and warm temperatures can lead to uncontrolled brush fires, according to the weather service.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
However, at 4:46 a.m. local time Wednesday, the second stage of the rocket made an uncontrolled reentry over Poland, POLSA said.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2025
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Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 17 Mar. 2025
One Polish ministry disputed this claim, saying it was not adequately warned about the uncontrolled reentry.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 14 Mar. 2025
Travel may also be difficult, and the combination of high winds with dry vegetation and warm temperatures can lead to uncontrolled brush fires, according to the weather service.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
However, at 4:46 a.m. local time Wednesday, the second stage of the rocket made an uncontrolled reentry over Poland, POLSA said.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Uncontrolled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncontrolled. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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