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
French cavalry never got within yards of German infantry even in loose order; and the magazine or repeating rifle held reasonably straight will stop the most thrusting cavalry that ever heard the "charge" sound.
From Camps, Quarters, and Casual Places by Forbes, Archibald
There were men everywhere, hundreds of them, advancing in loose order.
From The Belgians to the Front by Wolff, William Almon
Asbury and the rest following in loose order.
From Cowmen and Rustlers A Story of the Wyoming Cattle Ranges by Ellis, Edward Sylvester
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
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