disarray

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United were in disarray when Amorim was dismissed, with poor results and disagreements over the Portuguese's tactics and formation leading to an increasingly strained relationship with club officials towards the end of his 14-month tenure.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Perhaps the most vocal and well-known of Luna’s opponents is his predecessor, Alex Villanueva, who paints a picture of a department in disarray, with low morale and trouble in recruiting.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

“This could undermine the group’s cohesion, creating internal disarray and weakening OPEC+’s ability to present a unified stance on production and geopolitical issues,” IG’s Axel Rudolph says in an email.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

The leadership disarray compounds the risks of hollowed-out counterterrorism operations, say national security analysts.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

You might expect a stampeding mob, particularly one chased by a giant, furry, duck-billed “elephant,” to leave a bit of disarray in its path.

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles