written order

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A written order to deploy the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division, which is made up of roughly 3,000 soldiers, is expected in the coming hours, two U.S. officials told the Wall Street Journal.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

“This list should give pause to anyone—no matter his or her political beliefs—who cares about the rule of law,” Schiltz, an appointee of President George W. Bush, said in a written order.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

Judge Nichols, who was nominated by Trump during his first term, said the written order would be issued later.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2025

It was Merchan’s written order that contained the thunder.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2024

“Take Mr. Pip’s written order, and pay him twenty pounds.”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens