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in working order





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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

By the time the crew got the truck in working order and made their escape, the dark of night had already set in.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 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

The daily walk is no longer prescribed, to keep her abdominal muscles in working order.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood




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