orderly

Example Sentences

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One of his students even crashes with him for a time, echoing Jimmy’s blurred lines between orderly professionalism and invasive shows of caring.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

It’s at once orderly and disorienting, as though following a plan drawn by M.C.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

A detailed analysis revealed that the molting pattern was irregular rather than orderly.

From Science Daily • Mar. 18, 2026

A big reason is because the selloff in the past couple of weeks has been an orderly one, as McCourt highlights, rather than a panicked free-for-all.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

As the doors slide shut, the orderly smiles at me.

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott