order about
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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For months, Wall Street had speculated that China would order about 500 aircraft from Boeing, after nearly a decade of not ordering any.
From MarketWatch ● May 14, 2026
The department also decided not to order about 1,000 firefighters ending their shifts early on Jan. 7 to remain on duty to staff reserve engines and perform other tasks, The Times reported.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 15, 2025
Saudia Airlines Group is planning to order about 150 narrow-bodied aircraft for Saudia Airline and low-cost Flyadeal, the group's vice president for fleet management told Asharq TV.
From Reuters ● Nov. 13, 2023
And at the end of proceedings on Friday, Mr Engoron said he would issue a written order about what can be said about his clerk.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2023
But it was always an order about some work to be done.
From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson
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