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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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In 2020, during his first term, he ended a nearly two-decade moratorium on the federal death penalty, by ordering 13 executions over a six month period.

From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026

“People are ordering and picking up later,” Park explains, “queues are shorter… delivery apps also help.”

From Salon ● Aug. 9, 2026

In a burrito city like L.A., prices can range dramatically, such as Burritos La Palma’s $5 homestyle burritos, where the menu recommends ordering two or three per person for a satisfying meal.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026

“We think a lot more people would be ordering food at home if it were cheaper and more readily available,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 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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