disorderly
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But it requires lots of paperwork, and it's a tough bar to meet: it must be proved that a business is a serious nuisance, or that disorderly, offensive or criminal behaviour is likely to occur.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
“That would be consistent with Brent crude prices reaching an all-time nominal peak, and could require more disorderly and economically damaging cuts to oil demand,” Hussain adds.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
Instead, they were dealing with the more basic matter of whether Gamble had been disorderly, breached the peace, and/or resisted arrest.
From Slate • May 4, 2026
Lil Tjay was arrested on charges including disorderly conduct in Florida.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
An almost dreamy expression came over his disorderly features.
From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger
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