marching orders

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Davies recently traveled to the U.S. from London with marching orders from a few friends: “I’ve got to bring them back a Trader Joe’s tote.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 3, 2026

He was also one of the players to be given their marching orders when Spurs were last reduced to nine players in a league match, against Chelsea in 2023.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025

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

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 • May 1, 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