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 Richard Green Moulton
It is perilous to march through an enemy's country in loose order, without scouts and rearguard.
From Expositions of Holy Scripture St. Mark by Alexander Maclaren
Thrown out along the front in a loose order that alone showed their vigour and self-dependence, the bowmen faced and riddled the splendid line of knighthood as it charged upon them.
From History of the English People, Volume II The Charter, 1216-1307; The Parliament, 1307-1400 by John Richard Green
Asbury and the rest following in loose order.
From Cowmen and Rustlers A Story of the Wyoming Cattle Ranges by Edward Sylvester Ellis
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