unruly
Example Sentences
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That said, Mr. Dasgupta’s writing is often unruly, shooting off in many directions at once.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
While Tory chief whip, Sir Gavin was said to have used Cronus to intimidate unruly MPs so they stuck to the party line.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Ryanair last year announced it would fine a passenger 500 euros for unruly behaviour resulting in their removal from an aircraft.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
But it also attracted scores of photographers, visual artists, taggers and scene kids who documented the unruly energy brimming over these grim industrial landscapes, lighted up with flames and police chopper spotlights.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
I was conscious of my unruly hair that would not be trapped in a neat braid and my enormous eyes, which my younger brother called owl eyes.
From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan
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