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ordered

[awr-derd] / ˈɔr dərd /


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China ordered 200 Boeing planes, fewer than expected.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Worried about the possible arrival of photographers and camera crews, Simons closed his blinds, ordered a Domino's pizza and went to bed.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

The county star’s headlining set was delayed by about an hour after fans at Stagecoach were ordered to evacuate.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn in Manhattan federal court on Friday and was ordered detained pending trial.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

She was rudely ordered about by Lady Constance and could be dismissed from her position with a word.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood




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