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.