to order
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“I’m not thinking about, ‘Oh no, am I going to order the gift in time for the party on Saturday?’”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
Wisconsin Hot Cheese is another favorite: the deep-fried cheddar nuggets are cooked to order and give even a great cheese curd some serious competition.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026
In June, the oversight body filed the lawsuit against the Sheriff’s Department asking for a judge to order the release of the withheld records.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2026
It is not clear whether Poklad was in the building, but Zelensky said he had since spoken to him to order an "appropriate, tangible response".
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
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From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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