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anarchy

[an-er-kee] / ˈæn ər ki /


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Perhaps that’s why he’s confident enough to be rooting for anarchy.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 18, 2026

Baqaei called the threat toward Oman "a worrying sign of the normalisation of anarchy and intimidation in international relations".

From Barron's May 28, 2026

"We will not allow anarchy, and we will not tolerate any harm to IDF servicemen and security forces who carry out their duties with dedication and determination."

From BBC Feb. 16, 2026

Lincoln’s opposition to anarchy of any kind was absolute and clarion: “There is no grievance that is a fit object of redress by mob law.”

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 9, 2026

Paula had the air of a real ideologue; she could, Ifemelu imagined, slip easily into anarchy, stand at the forefront of protests, defying the clubs of policemen and the taunts of unbelievers.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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