marching orders
Example Sentences
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Davies recently traveled to the U.S. from London with marching orders from a few friends: “I’ve got to bring them back a Trader Joe’s tote.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 3, 2026
He was also one of the players to be given their marching orders when Spurs were last reduced to nine players in a league match, against Chelsea in 2023.
From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025
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
According to Fugate and Gaynor, the full scope of the disastrous fires won’t set in for a while — but the marching orders are clear.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2025
With Hunt and Liddy convicted, reporters and prosecutors were looking higher, wondering who had issued their marching orders.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
