put out of order
Example Sentences
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I sometimes think that such clocks are purposely put out of order by the shop-keeper.
From The Patient Observer And His Friends by Strunsky, Simeon
The finer organization of such a humanity, if more easily put out of order than that of a more obtuse character, is in all probability more likely to re-tune itself, the evil cause being removed.'
From The Life of John Clare by Martin, Frederick
To tell the truth, the idea had been suggested to Laura Belding during the big storm when the lighting plant of the city was put out of order for one night.
From The Girls of Central High Aiding the Red Cross Or Amateur Theatricals for a Worthy Cause by Morrison, Gertrude W.
I suppose it could be put out of order, though—say, you fellows were to go on strike, and wanted to disable things?
From The Young Railroaders Tales of Adventure and Ingenuity by Coombs, Francis Lovell
It is strong, but it can be broken or put out of order.
From Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue in the Big Woods by Nosworthy, Florence England
