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[dis-uh-rey] / ˌdɪs əˈreɪ /


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Or at least, in less of a disarray than their opponents?

From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026

But their apparent domestic paradise was thrown into disarray when Betty began to suspect her husband was having an affair with his younger office assistant, Linda Kolkena.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 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

Looks like that new apartment's going to be in disarray a little longer.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 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




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