orderly
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Although the electrons initially move in an orderly fashion, their interactions with the material's crystal lattice gradually disrupt that motion.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 14, 2026
From Gustave Flaubert comes the counsel: “Be regular and orderly in your life, so that you may be violent and original in your work.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 8, 2026
"The biggest myth about grief is that it happens in neat, orderly stages and that you eventually get over it," said Dawson.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
"This also requires that it be done calmly, in an orderly way, and with respect for both people and property."
From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026
Tyler solved the equations easily, writing out orderly explanations for every step.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
Behind the scenes, there are orderlies, administrative staff and dedicated doctors doing their best to save lives.
From MarketWatch ● May 1, 2026
She reserved her deepest attention for the orderlies who came in to change her bedpan and her sheets.
From Slate ● Jun. 4, 2023
These workers are high school teachers, bus drivers, doctors, nurses, orderlies, cops, firefighters and baristas who make sure the coffee is hot when the 9-to-5 workers show up at Starbucks.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 8, 2022
The hospital had a COVID-19 outbreak, the family heard from orderlies, but Shen had tested negative as of last week.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 8, 2022
Even better, she stood up to the hospital orderlies like a tigress.“He’s not needed here anymore!” she cried in both English and Spanish.
From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer
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