marching orders
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The minister won the election and Jaswal says he got his "marching orders soon after".
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
It’s something she has been asking every chance she gets since taking the helm in April 2025 with the marching orders to turn around the struggling company.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
“Even if the executive order isn’t accomplishing its goals, it does come off as marching orders to the rest of the federal government to pursue related goals,” he said.
From Salon ● Jan. 17, 2026
Senegal midfielder Gueye was given his marching orders by referee Tony Harrington in the 13th minute after putting his hand to Keane's face following an angry altercation.
From Barron's ● Nov. 24, 2025
The Virginia delegation had already received its marching orders to mobilize behind an amended version of the report.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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