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orderly

[awr-der-lee] / ˈɔr dər li /




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But at least some of them say they want him to set a timetable for an "orderly transition", which is in line with what is now Catherine West's position.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

“The window for orderly fiscal adjustment is narrowing.”

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

“However, the sudden and sustained rise in fuel prices in recent weeks ultimately has left us with no alternative but to pursue an orderly wind-down of the Company.”

From Slate • May 5, 2026

It is with great disappointment that on May 2, 2026, Spirit Airlines started an orderly wind-down of our operations, effective immediately.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

There was no pushing or rudeness; the turmoil was orderly.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers




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