loose order
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Their stories, in loose order of departure, present a kind of alternative history of the Musk takeover and a broad view of his digital carnage.
From Slate ● Oct. 30, 2023
They break again into loose order and marching rhythm, remaining on the Right of the Orchestra. 1st Semi.
From Story of Orestes A Condensation of the Trilogy by Moulton, Richard Green
As they jangled past in somewhat loose order, their course lay through a pine-wood, into which the road takes a sharp bend.
From Micah Clarke His Statement as made to his three grandchildren Joseph, Gervas and Reuben During the Hard Winter of 1734 by Doyle, Arthur Conan, Sir
Barely a mile were they from the hill, he said, and coming on quickly in loose order.
From A Thane of Wessex by Whistler, Charles W. (Charles Watts)
About fifty men marched ahead in loose order to guard against surprise, while as many more followed behind.
From Maiwa's Revenge by Haggard, Henry Rider
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