unruly
Example Sentences
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That said, Mr. Dasgupta’s writing is often unruly, shooting off in many directions at once.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
It can be more specific, more referential, more personal or more unruly.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
While Tory chief whip, Sir Gavin was said to have used Cronus to intimidate unruly MPs so they stuck to the party line.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Ryanair last year announced it would fine a passenger 500 euros for unruly behaviour resulting in their removal from an aircraft.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
As Huynh’s and Nguyen’s families were swept forward onto the pier in the packed, unruly crowd, Nguyen balked.
From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge
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