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disarray

[dis-uh-rey] / ˌdɪs əˈreɪ /


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Their journey from beginning to end has been a beautiful and often challenging exercise of building stability in chaos and out of disarray.

From Salon • Jun. 28, 2026

Iran has dominated this crucial waterway except when in internal disarray or checked by an outside power, namely Portugal, the Ottoman Empire, Great Britain and, after 1971, the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Or at least, in less of a disarray than their opponents?

From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026

United were in disarray when Amorim was dismissed, with poor results and disagreements over the Portuguese's tactics and formation leading to an increasingly strained relationship with club officials towards the end of his 14-month tenure.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

The death of Nana, who despite her age was in charge of the big house on the comer when the owners were away, sent the remaining servants into disarray.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende




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