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Recent Examples of shambolic
Expats is a bit of a mess, a shambolic drag that cosplays Wong Kar-Wai melancholia while performing perfunctory class criticism, but the Prime Video series does have two things going for it.
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Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 26 Oct. 2024
In an election all polls show as a toss-up, a shambolic field operation could well mean the difference between victory and defeat.
—Jake Lahut, WIRED, 1 Nov. 2024
Republicans have a clear message, but a shambolic operation
Early in September, Miles and I drove up to North Philadelphia.
—Christian Paz, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
This gives it an aura of shambolic good will, a cross between a church cookbook and a fan-run Wiki.
—Ruby Tandoh, The New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2024
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Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 26 Oct. 2024
In an election all polls show as a toss-up, a shambolic field operation could well mean the difference between victory and defeat.
—Jake Lahut, WIRED, 1 Nov. 2024
Republicans have a clear message, but a shambolic operation
Early in September, Miles and I drove up to North Philadelphia.
—Christian Paz, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
This gives it an aura of shambolic good will, a cross between a church cookbook and a fan-run Wiki.
—Ruby Tandoh, The New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shambolic
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Republican lawmakers called the chaotic exit one of the darkest moments of Biden's administration.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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Streets pulse with music, laughter, and a packed calendar of events, creating an electric atmosphere that draws both locals and visitors into one joyous and chaotic rhythm.Joyce Onuorah, Essence, 14 Jan. 2025
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Isabel almost immediately develops an intense dislike for Eva, a disorderly presence who disrupts the strictly regimented life Isabel has built for herself.Chloe Schama, Vogue, 25 Dec. 2024
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But there were no disorderly queues among clubs aiming to secure Wan-Bissaka’s signature.Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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In the past, Jamil has openly discussed her own journey recovering from anorexia and disordered eating.Rachel Raposas, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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Thus did the conservative loose cannonballs come eventually to dominate the GOP—and define our disordered political era.Daniel Schlozman & Sam Rosenfeld / Made by History, TIME, 10 June 2024
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“Shambolic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shambolic. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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