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orderly

[awr-der-lee] / ˈɔr dər li /




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Burnham is set to receive briefings from civil servants on taking over as prime minister, as part of Sir Keir's promise to ensure "orderly" transition of power.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

The PM, in office for almost two years, told his senior ministerial team during their weekly meeting that he wanted an "orderly" handover and whoever replaces him "to succeed".

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

Speaking outside Downing Street, Starmer said he would quit as Labour leader but stay on as prime minister to ensure an orderly transition to his successor, a process that should be complete by September.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

This process created an orderly pattern of tiny ridges and valleys across the surface.

From Science Daily • Jun. 17, 2026

We had to walk out of French in an orderly fashion and line up in the playground.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell




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