in (good) working order
idiom
: working properly
Drivers must keep their trucks clean and in (good) working order.
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Mission controllers reported that the seals appear to be in good working order.
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Denise Chow, NBC News, 12 Sep. 2024
Districts have the ability to ask voters to approve bonds in order to keep facilities in good working order, modern, safe, ready for 21st-century learning and adapted to the unique needs of their community.
—Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
Riverbed found that high performers in AI—those already successfully using the technology for tasks like improving the digital employee experience—are much more likely to have their data in working order.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
Step 10: Open and close each cabinet and drawer—and let the paint sit
This step is just to make sure that everything is in working order.
—Kenzi Wilbur, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2024
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Denise Chow, NBC News, 12 Sep. 2024
Districts have the ability to ask voters to approve bonds in order to keep facilities in good working order, modern, safe, ready for 21st-century learning and adapted to the unique needs of their community.
—Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
Riverbed found that high performers in AI—those already successfully using the technology for tasks like improving the digital employee experience—are much more likely to have their data in working order.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
Step 10: Open and close each cabinet and drawer—and let the paint sit
This step is just to make sure that everything is in working order.
—Kenzi Wilbur, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2024
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“In (good) working order.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20%28good%29%20working%20order. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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