in (good) working order

phrase

: working properly
Drivers must keep their trucks clean and in (good) working order.

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The Starlink megaconstellation now numbers 10,049 units, of which all but 10 are in working order, according to satellite tracker Jonathan McDowell. Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 17 Mar. 2026 Then test your light fixtures to make sure everything is in working order. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026 Certainly, maintenance tasks and regular upkeep are required to keep appliances in good working order when needed. Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026 The Broward Sheriff’s Office has identified the scooter driver who died after colliding with a Brightline train Thursday in Pompano Beach, and found all the safety equipment at the crossing was in working order. Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in (good) working order

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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 23 Jul. 2026.

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