put out of order
Example Sentences
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The finer organization of such a humanity, if more easily put out of order than that of a more obtuse character, is in all probability more likely to re-tune itself, the evil cause being removed.'
From The Life of John Clare by Martin, Frederick
It can be carried in any position, and cannot possibly be put out of order except by actual breakage of the instrument.
From A Treatise on Meteorological Instruments Explanatory of Their Scientific Principles, Method of Construction, and Practical Utility by Negretti, Henry
Then to Mr. Evelyn's to discourse of our confounded business of prisoners, and sick and wounded seamen, wherein he and we are so much put out of order.
From The Diary of Samuel Pepys by Braybrooke, Richard Griffin, Baron
A pilot train runs a short distance in advance of the Queen's special to make sure that the way is clear, and that the track has not been put out of order.
From Harper's Round Table, July 23, 1895 by Various
To tell the truth, the idea had been suggested to Laura Belding during the big storm when the lighting plant of the city was put out of order for one night.
From The Girls of Central High Aiding the Red Cross Or Amateur Theatricals for a Worthy Cause by Morrison, Gertrude W.
