chaos rules

Frequency: 6.26.9 per million words

Similar to 'reigns', indicating that there are no rules and disorder is in control.

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Examples (10)

  • In the immediate aftermath of the earthquake, complete chaos ruled the city.
  • With the teacher absent, chaos rules in the classroom.
  • After the final whistle, chaos ruled as thousands of fans stormed the pitch.
  • For a brief period after the revolution, chaos ruled until a new government was formed.
  • When the manager is on vacation, it feels like total chaos rules the office.
  • In a society without laws, chaos would quickly rule.
  • During the Black Friday sales, chaos rules in every major store.
  • Trying to get three toddlers ready in the morning is a daily scene where chaos simply rules.
  • If the peace talks fail, a situation where chaos rules will be inevitable.
  • In the lawless frontier towns of the Old West, chaos often ruled.