in working order
Example Sentences
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Artemis 2's objectives include verifying that both the rocket and the spacecraft are in working order in the hopes of paving the way for a return and Moon landing in 2028.
From Barron's ● Apr. 1, 2026
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
A helmet camera, which she had previously used while carrying out jumps, was not used on the day of her death and all her equipment was in working order.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2025
Luckily, her reality television comrades are there to help her get it back in working order, piece by piece.
From Salon ● May 5, 2025
“We haven’t got months—it’s after one now, and the wedding’s at six tonight. What parts can we hope to have in working order in seventeen hours?”
From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
