anarchy

Example Sentences

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It marks the death knell of the post–World War II settlement that, however imperfect, wrestled the anarchy of war into a framework designed to condition armed aggression on legal justification.

From Slate • Jan. 5, 2026

Unlike anarchy, economic chaos is driven by creative destruction, and productivity is a long-term plus.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 9, 2025

The absurdity of a fast-food slam pit, bodies and burgers briefly airborne — suggests anarchy.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 17, 2025

Built in 1977 with Chinese assistance, Mogadishu's main ground was closed in 1991 when the country descended into anarchy after the overthrow of President Siad Barre's military regime.

From BBC • May 30, 2025

This state of affairs produced a temporary anarchy and a state of mind bordering on hysteria, particularly among the planter elite.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander