out of sequence
Example Sentences
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“A $50,000 decision that is delayed for months can cost you millions of dollars,” Crawford said, if a whole project gets thrown out of sequence.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 22, 2023
The scenes of Justin’s and Willa’s lives are presented out of sequence, and in arranging them so, Mirabella shuns comforting dramatic resolutions and predictable redemptive plot turns.
From New York Times • Mar. 13, 2023
The result is work being done out of sequence which needs more time and labour.
From Reuters • Feb. 13, 2023
A BBC report last week cast doubt over the tests, suggesting the serial numbers were out of sequence with others from a similar time.
From BBC • Feb. 2, 2022
I tried to remember what happened the night before, but everything seemed disjointed and out of sequence.
From "Winger" by Andrew Smith
