lawlessness

Example Sentences

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Boon accused the state of being complicit in the lawlessness.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

On this week’s Amicus, Dahlia Lithwick brings together two of the sharpest observers of Trump-era lawlessness to map exactly what this is and why it matters.

From Slate • May 23, 2026

"It's the stress, the nerves, the pressure, the lawlessness inflicted on you," that breaks families apart, he adds.

From BBC • Jan. 25, 2026

And yet, in a version of Britain the rest of Europe has abandoned to death and lawlessness, Kelson survives because of his dedication to artistic and scientific curiosity.

From Salon • Jan. 23, 2026

At first, whatever lawlessness took place was relatively harmless.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler