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major order

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noun

Roman Catholic Church.
  1. the degree or grade of priesthood, diaconate, or subdiaconate.


Etymology

Origin of major order

First recorded in 1720–30

Example Sentences

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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

Broadcom celebrated receiving another major order for TPUs to AI start-up Anthropic in its earnings report on Thursday.

From Barron's • Dec. 12, 2025

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

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

Mr. Khieu Samphan is now the last living leader of the Khmer Rouge, and his pro forma appeal of his conviction and life sentence is the last major order of business of the long-running tribunal.

From New York Times • Aug. 6, 2021