out of order
Example Sentences
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A figure within the industry said it would not be out of order for someone with her skills and connections to command a 10% commission on products for which she secured a contract.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026
"Just because we are at home, taking anything for granted is bang out of order."
From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026
But two of them had been out of order "for some time", the probe showed.
From Barron's • Oct. 13, 2025
A source told the Local Democracy Reporting Service that his body was discovered by cleaning staff who had thought that the toilet door was locked for days due to the facility being out of order.
From BBC • Aug. 28, 2025
“You’re out of order, Miss New Hampshire. I’ll issue a warning. Next time it’s a penalty.”
From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray
