ordering
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After spending hours browsing online and not finding anything that meets my criteria, I become mentally exhausted and end up not ordering anything.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026
He has treated defense contractors like the Pentagon’s portfolio companies, often ordering firms to shift resources toward military priorities before any contracts exist to pay for the moves.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
Chakraborty said allergens must be made known to customers whether they are buying pre-packed food or ordering a meal.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
The beloved burger chain, whose long lines often wrap around the block, has stood out against fast food competitors in its resistance to automated ordering.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
“It’s like you’re at KFC and you’re ordering some Original Recipe dark meat plus a taco for your sister, Louise. Or maybe you know the guy behind the counter and his name is Lou.”
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
Vocabulary lists containing ordering
The Number System
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Number and Operations: Fractions
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