lower orders
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, soaring costs have spurred customers to delay their projects, resulting in lower orders at its renewable energy business.
From Reuters • Apr. 26, 2022
Adès takes more time fancifully tormenting the high and mighty than he does the lower orders.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2017
Otherwise, the lower orders would defect to the other side.
From Salon • Mar. 13, 2016
The company cited lower orders due to macroeconomic factors and currency-exchange issues.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 2015
He was always regarded as a friend of the lower orders, was capable of generosity and gratitude, and showed considerable military skill.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 3 "Helmont, Jean" to "Hernosand" by Various
