lawlessness

Example Sentences

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When speaking about immigration, he has consistently heightened “invasion” rhetoric and challenged constitutional norms around immigration, tying migrants to lawlessness and busing them across the country to drop them in Democratic areas.

From Washington Post

Tens of thousands of people have fled Haiti in recent months as it has descended into lawlessness and violence.

From BBC

The uncertainty over his whereabouts was another sign of Sudan’s descent into lawlessness and could deal a blow to the receding hopes of bringing democratic rule to the country.

From New York Times

“There’s a state of lawlessness now and looting everywhere.”

From Washington Post

The fighting in Khartoum has trapped many in their homes or neighbourhoods, destroyed or closed most hospitals, caused lengthy power and water cuts, and led to lawlessness and looting in some areas.

From Reuters