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 27 Sep. 2026.

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