marching orders
Example Sentences
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His marching orders came straight from his wife, which is why that gnome won’t go up on eBay—at not least for now.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 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
And thus Rob Pelinka, their newly minted president of basketball operations with a newly extended contract, has been giving his summer marching orders.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2025
"And apparently this was allowed because of marching orders from the top."
From BBC • Sep. 18, 2024
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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