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orderly

[awr-der-lee] / ˈɔr dər li /




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Bower was cast in the role ahead of Season 4, where the character was introduced as a kind hospital orderly named Peter Ballard.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Market moves in response to the Middle East conflict have been orderly, but reflected complacency amidst increased uncertainty about the economic outlook, the bank said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Lai said Taiwan is willing to "engage in healthy and orderly exchanges with China" on an equal footing, but insisted "we will not sacrifice our sovereignty and democratic way of life."

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

The particles appeared in a sequence where mass and spin increased in orderly steps.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

Mama adored us, but she was very orderly and from time to time she could be a bit strict.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson




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