to order
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I used to order kale bites, which I’d eat with the meat from the sausage and egg sandwich, but they discontinued them so now I just get the sandwich.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
In a 2025 Mintel survey, 36% of Gen Z participants said that what made their last great meal experience special was being able to order multiple sauces and toppings.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
And Republican Gov. Henry McMaster was dismissing calls to order a special legislative session, until Wednesday.
From Slate • May 14, 2026
"I had to order a new phone from my network provider," he told BBC Sport in 2015.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
“He spoke it well enough to order the most expensive thing on the menu every time we went to a restaurant,” said Henry curtly, and I thought it wise to change the subject and did.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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