disorderly

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In a research note sent late Thursday, the firm agrees that action in some parts of the market has become disorderly of late, a sign that some traders are being forced to exit positions.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

He and three others were charged with disorderly conduct and obstruction.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

Then the police arrived, officers responding to 911 calls about a disorderly crowd.

From Slate • Feb. 28, 2026

His counsel is always opportune: “To live peacefully with those that are harsh and perverse, or disorderly, or such as oppose us, is a great grace, and highly commendable and manly.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

The chickens rushed at the pieces of bread Sisi threw to them, disorderly and enthusiastic.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie