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as in anarchical
not restrained by or under the control of legal authority
disorderly mobs roamed the streets after the fall of the city
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as in chaotic
lacking in order, neatness, and often cleanliness
disorderly piles of clothes on various tables about the room
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Recent Examples of disorderly
The company has not unveiled any actions to respond to workers' other concerns, including safety, particularly at locations that are open 24/7 and have been known to draw disorderly patrons.
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Kate Gibson, CBS News, 14 June 2024
He was released on bond after paying $500 on the disorderly intoxication charge and $150 on the trespassing charge.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 9 Aug. 2024
Anyone hosting or attending a dance in the community could face arrest on disorderly misconduct and trespassing charges, according to the documents.
—Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 10 June 2024
The arrest came two months after he was arrested in Florida on charges of disorderly intoxication and trespassing on a property after a warning.
—Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 9 Aug. 2024
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Kate Gibson, CBS News, 14 June 2024
He was released on bond after paying $500 on the disorderly intoxication charge and $150 on the trespassing charge.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 9 Aug. 2024
Anyone hosting or attending a dance in the community could face arrest on disorderly misconduct and trespassing charges, according to the documents.
—Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 10 June 2024
The arrest came two months after he was arrested in Florida on charges of disorderly intoxication and trespassing on a property after a warning.
—Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 9 Aug. 2024
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Well, outside of the chaotic final seconds where, with Washington clinging to a 7-point lead, a game official’s error stopped the clock, leaving the Saints with time to spike the ball, call a play and complete a 1-yard touchdown pass to tight end Foster Moreau as time expired.Ben Standig, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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More recently, at a time that feels similarly tumultuous and chaotic, Colonial Williamsburg and the Jane Austen House Museum have drawn a new wave of interest by teaming up with esteemed design brands to bring archival textiles, wallpapers, and paint colors to new life.Cornelia Powers, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
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Ver’s case also serves as a reminder that with criminal tax matters, the U.S. government has certain helpful provisions in the tax law that can extend the statute of limitations.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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All four broke with party leaders in Sacramento to support Proposition 36, the criminal justice reform measure that passed with overwhelming support.Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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The decision worked smoothly for the AAC in Year 1 of this new setup, but the potential for a messy schedule remains in the future.Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 13 Dec. 2024
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Their divorce has been messy, with both exes calling each other out via Instagram.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Unconventional and futuristic, Aquarius pushes us to break free from tradition, encouraging bold, rebellious choices in our wardrobe.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Still haunted by Beetlejuice (Keaton), Lydia’s (Ryder) life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid (Wednesday’s Jenna Ortega), discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic and the portal to the Afterlife is accidentally opened.Claire Franken, TVLine, 6 Dec. 2024
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Their just cause is hijacked by an extremist within their ranks, who is ready to murder everyone in the building to send his anarchic message to the world.Matt Grobar, Deadline, 3 Dec. 2024
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Christmas Vacation excels best in the chaos, from Clark’s yuppie neighbors being perpetually tormented by him to the anarchic family dinners (blissfully unaware Aunt Bethany is our personal MVP).EW.com, EW.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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Official fireworks shows took place over the city, and illegal pyrotechnics lit up the sky everywhere in between.Lisa Beebe, Los Angeles Magazine, 5 July 2017
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Louisville police say anything that goes into the air or explodes is illegal for average citizens.James Bruggers, The Courier-Journal, 5 July 2017
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The headlines are still coming thick and fast, pushing advice on a user base now equal parts concerned and confused.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Befuddling sales processes, complex product offerings, and a lack of business transparency have left people feeling more confused than protected in outdated models that don't empower consumers to choose for themselves.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Style: Rail-thin in sunglasses, black suit and unruly pompadour; Dylan accouterments include acoustic guitar, harmonica and ever-present cigarette.Hugh Hart, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Nature and — most importantly — unruly, winding vegetative shapes, feature prominently in Monument Valley 3.Lewis Gordon, The Verge, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Disorderly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disorderly. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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