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
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She knows how to speak, dictate orders and ideas.
From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2026
Evacuation orders in California are in effect due to a rapidly growing wildfire that has already burned six homes in the southern Los Angeles area.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
The fast-moving blaze prompted widespread evacuation orders as multiple helicopters vied to douse the flames.
From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026
It needs an alternative that performs enough of its work reliably and economically to make shifting orders a realistic option.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
“It’s a korma, left over from Eid. From the freezer, Zara. Eat it,” Mama orders, and I can tell that between Zayd’s crying and the burnt food, she is not in the mood for whining.
From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan
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