working order
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of working order
First recorded in 1835–45
Example Sentences
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Malik told police his brakes had failed, but the analysis afterwards showed the brakes had been in full working order.
From BBC ● Apr. 29, 2026
Artemis 2's objectives include verifying that both the rocket and the spacecraft are in working order in the hopes of paving the way for a return and Moon landing in 2028.
From Barron's ● Apr. 1, 2026
Today, that responsibility falls largely to Wright and her team, who coordinate with New York City authorities to put on the parade and get the streets back in working order.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 25, 2025
Luckily, her reality television comrades are there to help her get it back in working order, piece by piece.
From Salon ● May 5, 2025
To Penelope he added, “I found your friend Faucet, too, while I was searching the woods. He’s bruised from a rough landing but in good working order otherwise.”
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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