in working order
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Valencia’s cellphone was found in working order, and he never called 911 for help, according to Wenrick.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 2026
One of them in Nagasaki survived the 1945 atomic bomb blast and is still in working order, 117 years after it was fabricated and shipped from Scotland.
From BBC ● Feb. 16, 2026
They are part of the process of keeping cars safe and in working order.
From Barron's ● Dec. 24, 2025
Today, that responsibility falls largely to Wright and her team, who coordinate with New York City authorities to put on the parade and get the streets back in working order.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 25, 2025
Dad was trying to get all the machinery in working order before harvest.
From "Among the Hidden" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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