loose order
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Their stories, in loose order of departure, present a kind of alternative history of the Musk takeover and a broad view of his digital carnage.
From Slate ● Oct. 30, 2023
It soon became necessary in America to line the men up in loose order facing each other, and to forbid violent personal contact until the actual running with the ball should begin.
From An American at Oxford by John Corbin
The Apostle's catalogue of these is not exhaustive, nor logically arranged; but yet a certain loose order may be noted, which may be profitable for us to trace.
From Expositions of Holy Scripture: Romans Corinthians (To II Corinthians, Chap. V) by Alexander Maclaren
At a word from the sergeant-major the squad fell out and stood in loose order, plainly awaiting instructions.
From Brother Copas by Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch
They break again into loose order and marching rhythm, remaining on the Right of the Orchestra. 1st Semi.
From Story of Orestes A Condensation of the Trilogy by Richard Green Moulton
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