out of order

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Zimmer: And you’re doing it out of order, so you’re like, “Wait, I’m playing the end before I’ve even played the beginning, but I don’t even know what my beginning is.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 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

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

Dowson described the Bordeaux Begles players' confrontation with Pollock - whose 21st birthday is next week - at the final whistle of last year's match as "out of order".

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026

The wind blew their carefully combed hair all out of order, and the salt spray covered their bodies, so they arrived at the dock looking as they ordinarily did, except their grandmother.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt