as in chaos
a state in which everything is out of order
the studio had that studied disorderliness that appears to be de rigueur for bohemian artists
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Authorities are trying to avoid a repeat of the chaos at the Copa América in 2024, which saw fans rushing stadiums, leading to massive crowds and dangerous conditions.
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The second half brought almost as much chaos as the buildup.
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But in recent weeks, the fish have wreaked havoc for fishermen off the coast of Crete and several other Greek islands, chomping through nets.
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Heat and humidity can wreak havoc on their circuitry and batteries.
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Arches and natural bridges sweep like buttresses from jumbles of rock, giving this landscape a mystical, cathedral-like quality.
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Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.
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The reason can be explained by a Japanese proverb about the importance of leaving no mess.
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Clean high-traffic areas or rooms where pets and kids tend to cause messes more frequently.
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Mercury stations retrograde in Cancer in your 11th House of Friends and Community, bringing old invitations, group-chat confusion, or unclear expectations back into focus.
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Behind every mug shot is a trail of confusion and heartbreak.
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Tuesday, the Warriors got a hell of a lot smarter, a hell of a lot tougher, and infinitely better.
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Peristere does his best to re-establish the series’ rhythms before all watery hell breaks loose.
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Ailani Troncoso, now 4, was born with Alagille syndrome and struggled daily with the effects of the rare genetic disorder, according to CBS News.
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Additionally, those who ditched cigarettes for vapes had a 7% higher risk of developing refractive and accommodation disorders, which affect the eye's ability to focus clearly.
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Despite my suffering and episodes of mental disorganization.
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Three hours before the parade is set to begin, paradegoers are already annoyed at the disorganization and slow-moving lines.
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“Disorderliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disorderliness. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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