extended order
Americannoun
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an irregular formation of troops to suit the tactical requirements and the terrain.
Example Sentences
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The extended order would allow flexibility for hospitals to increase bed capacity, telemedicine, and expand their staff.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 22, 2022
In a statement, House Republican Leader Jim Durkin of Western Springs took credit for those part of the extended order, which he called “the first step in moving Illinois foward.”
From Washington Times ● Apr. 23, 2020
In October, Boeing executives cited an extended order drought from China when they said the company would slow production to 12 Dreamliners a month by late this year from its peak rate of 14.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 24, 2020
Then the attack was renewed, this time in extended order.
From The First Seven Divisions Being a Detailed Account of the Fighting from Mons to Ypres by Hamilton, Ernest W.
After a time we were put in motion again, but now in extended order, moving in columns of companies at wide intervals, G company, under Lieut.
From Two Years on Trek Being Some Account of the Royal Sussex Regiment in South Africa by Moulin, Louis Eug?ne du
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