major order
Americannoun
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
Saudi Arabia's Riyadh Air could unveil a major order for narrow-body planes, with Boeing currently most favoured amid a tight back-and-forth competition with Airbus, sources said.
From Reuters • Nov. 10, 2023
In 2011, Boeing learned that American Airlines, one of its most important customers, was poised to place a major order for new jets with Airbus.
From New York Times • Nov. 24, 2020
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