orderly
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The PM, in office for almost two years, told his senior ministerial team during their weekly meeting that he wanted an "orderly" handover and whoever replaces him "to succeed".
From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026
Sir Keir Starmer met Andy Burnham for talks earlier on Tuesday, as he seeks to ensure an "orderly" transition of power after announcing he is standing down as prime minister.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026
Speaking outside Downing Street, Starmer said he would quit as Labour leader but stay on as prime minister to ensure an orderly transition to his successor, a process that should be complete by September.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026
This process created an orderly pattern of tiny ridges and valleys across the surface.
From Science Daily • Jun. 17, 2026
Japan seemed to have a sort of orderly lawlessness.
From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata
Vocabulary lists containing orderly
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