marching orders

Example Sentences

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That son, now a 23-year-old man, said he no longer responds unquestioningly to his father’s marching orders.

From Los Angeles Times

And thus Rob Pelinka, their newly minted president of basketball operations with a newly extended contract, has been giving his summer marching orders.

From Los Angeles Times

But the fact he has been given his marching orders now suggests the prime minister is feeling strong.

From BBC

"And apparently this was allowed because of marching orders from the top."

From BBC

Enrollment has dropped below 200, but the superintendent for Catholic Schools in Los Angeles has given marching orders to Yeazel to get St. Bernard back on track.

From Los Angeles Times