uncontained
adjective
un·con·tained
ˌən-kən-ˈtānd 
: not restrained, checked, or controlled : not contained
uncontained mirth/joy
an uncontained explosion
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An uncontained blaze in Utah’s Juab County has scorched 34 square miles, forcing the evacuation of Eureka and nearby ranches as firefighters race to shield homes amid fierce winds.
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Valerie Gonzalez,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
As of Sunday afternoon, about 300 fire personnel were fighting the blaze, which remained uncontained.
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ABC News,
21 June 2026
But as evidenced by Malinin’s uncontained excitement following his free skate, this performance wasn’t about the audience inside O2 Arena.
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Marcus Thompson Ii,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2026
At least 80 fires — some contained, some uncontained — burned across the state.
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Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Feb. 2026
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Valerie Gonzalez,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
As of Sunday afternoon, about 300 fire personnel were fighting the blaze, which remained uncontained.
—
ABC News,
21 June 2026
But as evidenced by Malinin’s uncontained excitement following his free skate, this performance wasn’t about the audience inside O2 Arena.
—
Marcus Thompson Ii,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2026
At least 80 fires — some contained, some uncontained — burned across the state.
—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Uncontained.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncontained. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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