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In which novel does a struggle for power eventually lead to anarchy?

anarchy

[an-er-kee] / ˈæn ər ki /


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"We are nine meals from anarchy" is a phrase often heard in the civil contingency world.

From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026

A devastating pandemic, environmental destruction and a depleted society reduced to anarchy are the themes at play in Sir Ridley Scott's latest film The Dog Stars.

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026

Baqaei condemned the threat towards Oman, calling it "a worrying sign of the normalisation of anarchy and intimidation in international relations".

From Barron's ● May 28, 2026

Settling into motherhood, she read up on relationship anarchy — which she sees as not abiding by tiers of connection.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2026

The Germans protested that the terms were too harsh, that the continuing blockade would lead to famine and anarchy in Germany.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman


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