excellent order

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During this withdrawal, which was carried out in excellent order, Corpl.

From The First Seven Divisions Being a Detailed Account of the Fighting from Mons to Ypres by Hamilton, Ernest W.

The gallant fellows, having done what was required of them, marched back in excellent order to their original position.

From South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 3 (of 6) From the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899, to Lord Roberts's Advance into the Free State, 12th Feb. 1900 by Creswicke, Louis

"My linen is in the most excellent order, mother," replied the lieutenant cheerfully.

From For Sceptre and Crown, Vol. I (of II) A Romance of the Present Time by Meding, Johann Ferdinand Martin Oskar

The hill-top, the grassy slopes, and the gravelled paths are kept in excellent order; and a stranger should not lose an opportunity of viewing the ‘world of London’ from this spot in early morning. 

From Collins' Illustrated Guide to London and Neighbourhood by Anonymous

The vegetables and fruits peculiar to this climate, are also offered in excellent order and in great abundance.

From The History of Louisville, from the Earliest Settlement till the Year 1852 by Casseday, Ben