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orders

British  
/ ˈɔːdəz /

plural noun

  1. short for holy orders

  2. ordained

  3. to become ordained

  4. short for major orders minor orders

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Example Sentences

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"And now, in 20 days, we're able to complete the orders to fill our ship to max capacity and go to Venezuela and complete the orders right away."

From Barron's

He denied ever seeing a child, acknowledging it would be in breach of existing court orders.

From BBC

For years she has helped with orders during the shop's busiest time every Christmas.

From BBC

So far, four of those plants are operating under emergency orders to stay open, while the Tennessee Valley Authority this month reversed plans to close two coal plants.

From The Wall Street Journal

Germany will publish manufacturing orders data for January on Friday.

From The Wall Street Journal