put out of order
Example Sentences
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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
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
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.
A pilot train runs a short distance in advance of the Queen's special to make sure that the way is clear, and that the track has not been put out of order.
From Harper's Round Table, July 23, 1895 by Various
The bridge was open because its operating equipment had been put out of order by a stroke of lightning.
From News Writing The Gathering , Handling and Writing of News Stories by Spencer, M. Lyle (Matthew Lyle)
