out of order
Example Sentences
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Paul Goodwin, co-founder of the Scottish Football Supporters Association, called the price increase "totally out of order".
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
Gerywn Price secured victory in Manchester after Gian van Veen accused Luke Littler of being "out of order" on night nine of the Premier League.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 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
But two of them had been out of order "for some time", the probe showed.
From Barron's • Oct. 13, 2025
The slides in the box were out of order.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
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