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loose order

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noun

  1. military a formation in which soldiers, units, etc, are widely separated from each other

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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

He will have to break into loose order at a greater distance, because of the longer range of small arms, and the further scope, the greater accuracy, and the quicker fire of the new artillery.

From Camps, Quarters, and Casual Places by Forbes, Archibald

It was advancing in loose order, having no fear or thought of surprise, as indeed why should it have, seeing that its own outpost had signalled the road clear?

From The White Shield by Mitford, Bertram

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

Trusting to the promises of Ambiorix, they started in loose order, followed by a long train of carts and wagons.

From Caesar: a Sketch by Froude, James Anthony

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