out of order

Example Sentences

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According to Reuters calculations, at least 20% of Russia's total export capacity was out of order in early April following the attacks.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

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

“It was an unscheduled landing, completely unexpected. Depending on who you believe, either the radar was out of order briefly while it was landing—or it just appeared. Out of nowhere.”

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix