unruly

Example Sentences

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It was Bell Labs’ responsibility, in other words, to create technologies for designing, expanding and improving an unruly communications network of cables and microwave links and glass fibers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

The other stays raw — bright, fresh, slightly unruly.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

Associated noise-related issues range from unruly crowds to honking horns in overcrowded parking lots.

From Barron's • Dec. 28, 2025

She said Henry's strong will and "unruly energy" make him the perfect detection dog.

From BBC • Oct. 17, 2025

I was conscious of my unruly hair that would not be trapped in a neat braid and my enormous eyes, which my younger brother called owl eyes.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan