out of order
Example Sentences
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The Sun splashes on Jarell Quansah, who has received a two-match ban at the World Cup, describing it as "out of order".
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
On Monday Mr. Khanna’s amendment was ruled out of order.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
After a missed match dart by Van Veen, the pair exchanged a frosty handshake and the Dutchman said Littler "was out of order" at what he perceived to be a celebration at the miss.
From BBC ● May 28, 2026
"This bill doesn't just create problems... it throws our lives out of order completely," said PhD scholar Vaibhav Das, who identifies as non‑binary.
From Barron's ● Mar. 24, 2026
He knew there were big chunks of this situation that were completely uncool and out of order.
From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell
