chronological order
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of chronological order
First recorded in 1650–60
Example Sentences
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MarketWatch has reproduced that list below, more or less in chronological order:
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 17, 2026
McElwee explains that the numbers on his film reels were mislabeled, causing extended confusion as they tried to put the footage back in the correct, chronological order.
From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2026
Watching these movies in chronological order affords viewers the opportunity to chart Tanaka’s progress behind the camera.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 4, 2026
The first task was to put them in chronological order, something made more difficult by the fact that some of the documents were undated.
From BBC ● Apr. 20, 2026
They’ll use tape recorders and conduct what he calls “oral histories,” asking the person questions, transcribing the answers, and putting it together in chronological order as a narrative.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
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