marching orders
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The theatrical marching orders here seem to involve throwing spaghetti against the wall and laughing uproariously as it slides to the floor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
It’s something she has been asking every chance she gets since taking the helm in April 2025 with the marching orders to turn around the struggling company.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
After giving marching orders to Senate Republicans, Trump wrapped his day with a visit to Graceland, the palatial former home of Elvis Presley.
From Salon ● Mar. 23, 2026
Senegal midfielder Gueye was given his marching orders by referee Tony Harrington in the 13th minute after putting his hand to Keane's face following an angry altercation.
From Barron's ● Nov. 24, 2025
It was always like that—Paul’d give us marching orders and we’d march—especially with basketball.
From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds
