law and order

Example Sentences

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Sustainable gains on law and order are years away at best, despite the heroism of Harfuch’s Untouchables.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

The detailed first-hand testimony from all four men also verifies reports of a breakdown of law and order on the Russian front line.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

On Wednesday, appearing at the White House for a Black History Month reception, the president told us we need law and order.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026

Nevertheless, she said, it has been interpreted by both parties for centuries as a final-resort emergency option to be used only when law and order has completely broken down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

But Habib had been set on returning, convinced that refugees like Amin and Nilufer would return once the Taliban brought law and order.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai