disarray

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But the move threw the City Council into disarray and eventually led to misdemeanor charges against council members who were charged with violating the Texas Open Meetings Act in an attempt to override his action.

From Salon • May 3, 2026

Perhaps the most vocal and well-known of Luna’s opponents is his predecessor, Alex Villanueva, who paints a picture of a department in disarray, with low morale and trouble in recruiting.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Previously, the crude-producing country had for years imported gasoline and other refined products, as state-run refineries slid into disarray.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

“This could undermine the group’s cohesion, creating internal disarray and weakening OPEC+’s ability to present a unified stance on production and geopolitical issues,” IG’s Axel Rudolph says in an email.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

I set down my bag and walked through the house, admiring the ravaged ghostly splendor of each room in its panicked disarray.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys