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disorderly

[dis-awr-der-lee] / dɪsˈɔr dər li /




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“The risk,” Bowler stresses, “is that a seemingly benign policy decision produces a disorderly bond market tantrum by undermining confidence in the broader policy mix.”

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026

But on Monday, he pleaded no contest to only the former charge and a new misdemeanor — disorderly conduct.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026

The 46-year-old, who is also the owner of the San Francisco 49ers, was convicted of disorderly conduct and possessing criminal tools after pleading no contest to two charges.

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026

The Boston College biology student said he wasn’t even present at the party that resulted in noise complaints and disorderly house charges against him and a dozen others.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026

Failing to obtain a satisfactory answer, he refused to leave jail, whereupon police again remanded him to his cell upon a charge of disorderly conduct.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright


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