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• present participle of order.

ordering

British  

/ ˈɔːdərɪŋ /

noun

1. logic any of a number of categories of relations that permit at least some members of their domain to be placed in order. A linear or simple ordering is reflexive, antisymmetric, transitive, and connected, as less than or equal to on the integers. A partial ordering is reflexive, antisymmetric, and transitive, as set inclusion. Either of these orderings is called strict if it is asymmetric instead of reflexive and antisymmetric. It is a well-ordering if every nonempty subset has a least member under the relation

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The bill would also establish a graduated response framework, allowing regulators to impose measures based on the severity of a threat, including throttling a model’s capabilities, limiting access, suspending operations or ordering a complete shutdown.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026

Despite the IBF ordering another final eliminator against former champion Bakhram Murtazaliev, a deal was struck with Kelly's team and they meet on Saturday.

From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026

Initially, the prototype could follow simple voice commands to execute tasks across apps, including ordering food and comparing shopping prices.

From Barron's ● Jul. 19, 2026

Some customers are leaving vegetables off hamburgers and sandwiches, but people are still ordering salads.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 18, 2026

His wife at his side, Arabella’s father stood at the wrought-iron gates of his estate, first pleading with his daughter to reconsider her decision, then in desperation ordering her not to go.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

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