orders
Britishplural noun
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short for holy orders
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ordained
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to become ordained
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short for major orders minor orders
Example Sentences
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Orders for durable goods fell more than expected in May, breaking a streak of two consecutive monthly increases, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026
Proposals also include new civil powers known as Conversion Practice Protection Orders, which they say will "pre-emptively protect those deemed to be at risk of abuse".
From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026
Orders for durable goods grew at a strong pace in April, a second consecutive monthly increase, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Ministers will also explore strengthening Youth Rehabilitation Orders - community sentences given to children, which can include unpaid work, curfews, or a requirement to undertake treatment.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
Now that the Soviet Army was on the offensive, the terrifying Orders 270 and 227 didn’t have to be enforced to the letter.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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