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disorderly

[dis-awr-der-lee] / dɪsˈɔr dər li /




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Or at least he’s worried about disorderly selling of Tokyo’s holdings of Treasury debt.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

If the Fed doesn’t hike rates next week, there’s a risk that long-dated Treasury yields could become “unanchored” and more disorderly, said Ed Al-Hussainy, portfolio manager at Columbia Threadneedle.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026

The 46-year-old, who is also the owner of the San Francisco 49ers, was convicted of disorderly conduct and possessing criminal tools after pleading no contest to two charges.

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026

York, 45, pleaded no contest to charges of disorderly conduct and possessing criminal tools, Columbiana County Municipal Court records show.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026

The reckless water, the frenzied wind, the snow, the downed trees, the boats dashed against their sunken docks—it was harsh and beautiful and disorderly.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson




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