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chaos

[key-os] / ˈkeɪ ɒs /


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I described it as a relay race: We start with democracy and Piggy, then comes cracking of civility and Jack, then chaos with Simon, and finally war with Ralph.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

"The building shook, and right then chaos broke out, everyone running down the stairs," he added.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Attorney’s Office, hundreds of cases were reopened, creating chaos and resource allocation issues, and threatening judicial integrity.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

The private religious foundation that manages the Sagrada Família has taken some steps to mitigate the chaos.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

The dining hall had turned into a free-for-all of chaos.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood




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