bedlam
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Of the thousands who like Mahmoud went missing during the Hamas-Israel war, the crushing majority remain unaccounted for, disappeared in the death-stalked bedlam of Gaza, no hint as to whether they’re dead or alive.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026
From 1-0 down to 2-1 up, from deep concern to utter bedlam in 18 breathless minutes.
From BBC ● May 4, 2026
At some point, bedlam just becomes background noise that never stops.
From Barron's ● Jan. 23, 2026
For a film that’s ostensibly about the picture-perfect joys of a family Christmas, this looks more like holiday bedlam than bliss.
From Salon ● Oct. 15, 2025
Judge Byrne said, “Thank you very much, gentlemen, for your efforts,” his voice drowned out by the bedlam in the courtroom.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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