order back

Example Sentences

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"I wish that he would change his mind, make some exception, change the rules or take his order back and let people have a peaceful life," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2025

In an interview with ABC Philadelphia announcing the decision, Parker said Bethel is “a leader who is not afraid to make the tough decisions that we need to bring some order back to our city.”

From Seattle Times • Nov. 22, 2023

Then, on Tuesday, another judge reversed that decision, placing the restraining order back into effect.

From Washington Post • Jul. 13, 2022

“I made this big granite order back in June and she said it would be two to three months. I said, ‘OK, I understand.’

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 18, 2021

But when the news came of the impending attack, Bradford ordered the Pilgrims to fire a cannon to order back the expedition and Tisquantum.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann