marching orders

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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 in October, Bournemouth made the most of their numerical advantage after William Saliba had been given his marching orders on the half-hour mark.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2025

One hour and fifty-five minutes after we get our marching orders, his face appears in the doorway.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen