virtually uncontrollable

Frequency: 6.58.1 per million words

Indicates that something is in effect, but not formally, uncontrollable.

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  • The situation became virtually uncontrollable after the sudden collapse of the market.
  • His emotions were virtually uncontrollable following the tragic news.
  • The wildfire spread rapidly, becoming virtually uncontrollable by the morning.
  • Despite their efforts, the crowd's excitement was virtually uncontrollable.
  • She found her laughter to be virtually uncontrollable during the absurd play.
  • The government admitted that the disease outbreak was virtually uncontrollable in rural areas.
  • With so many variables, the experiment's outcome was virtually uncontrollable.
  • The child's energy seemed virtually uncontrollable after eating too much sugar.
  • Critics argued that the rising national debt was virtually uncontrollable without drastic measures.
  • The debate quickly devolved into a virtually uncontrollable shouting match.