out of sequence
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“It’s difficult to to make that happen because you shoot things out of sequence, but each minute of every episode is important,” said Elba.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 28, 2023
The scenes of Justin’s and Willa’s lives are presented out of sequence, and in arranging them so, Mirabella shuns comforting dramatic resolutions and predictable redemptive plot turns.
From New York Times • Mar. 13, 2023
The result is work being done out of sequence which needs more time and labour.
From Reuters • Feb. 13, 2023
A BBC report last week cast doubt over the tests, suggesting the serial numbers were out of sequence with others from a similar time.
From BBC • Feb. 2, 2022
The first story, about the duel between Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton, is out of sequence.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
