orders
Britishplural noun
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short for holy orders
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ordained
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to become ordained
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short for major orders minor orders
Example Sentences
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But elevated oil prices could damp consumer demand around the world, leading to fewer orders for Chinese factories.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
At the Bangkok Auto Show earlier this month, BYD secured the most orders of any manufacturer, surpassing Japan's Toyota for the first time.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
This is where limit orders are an investor’s friend.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 12, 2026
The U.S. arms industry, in particular, could lose out potential orders.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
She turned back to the other staff in the kitchen, busily putting plates together for patrons waiting for their orders.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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