- present participle of order.
ordering
Example Sentences
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You were simply ordering from the lousy ones.
From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026
The mayor has since moved toward expanding the camera network—switching some on during the World Cup and ordering an independent audit of the system’s data protections, due this month, before making a final policy decision.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026
On the other hand, little digital companions can make AI more palatable to users, providing an entry point to show off real-world capabilities such as ordering groceries or booking reservations.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 3, 2026
It made a series of recommendations to address those problems, including the appointment of an independent body to oversee costs and the construction schedule, and the ordering of an audit of the project.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
Felix was hungry too but was more interested in coming up with a plan than ordering food.
From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty
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The Number System
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Number and Operations: Fractions
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