major order
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of major order
First recorded in 1720–30
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In the first major order to be announced at the Farnborough Air Show that opened in the UK on Monday.
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
It unveiled two major order wins in 4Q—three LNG electrification contracts worth S$162 million with execution spanning 2026-2028, and an Amazon electrification contract worth S$186 million, which is slated for delivery in 2026.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 12, 2026
The burgeoning designer captivated London's fashion scene initially, but in 1998 he went bankrupt when an economic downturn in east Asia scuppered a major order.
From BBC ● May 16, 2025
Delta will buy 100 Boeing 737 Max planes, its first major order with the manufacturer in more than a decade.
From New York Times ● Jul. 18, 2022
Qantas is nearing a major order for Airbus’ latest generation narrowbody planes that would replace its fleet of older Boeing 737-800s and 717s, allowing for fuel savings of 15-20%.
From Reuters ● Mar. 30, 2022
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