out of order

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After a missed match dart by Van Veen, the pair exchanged a frosty handshake and the Dutchman said Littler "was out of order" at what he perceived to be a celebration at the miss.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

"The fountain was out of order and the lawns were bad -- it was necessary," says 40-something neighborhood resident Dina Smith.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

A figure within the industry said it would not be out of order for someone with her skills and connections to command a 10% commission on products for which she secured a contract.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

"Just because we are at home, taking anything for granted is bang out of order."

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

I slapped the out of order sign on the neighboring Galaga cabinet and looked at the start-up screen, which was listing off the game’s villainous ghosts: Inky, Blinky, Pinky, and Clyde.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline