How to Use in (good) working order/condition in a Sentence

in (good) working order/condition

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• That can be helpful, though the crux is that your smartphone needs to still be in working order.
  — Lance Eliot, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2021
• But there have been a few rehearsals along the way to make sure that everything was in working order first.
  — Lilit Marcus, CNN, 30 Dec. 2021
• Go through athletic gear and keep items that are used often and donate old ones in working order.
  — Kaylei Fear, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2021
• Electric chainsaws require oil for the chain and bar to keep things in good working condition.
  — Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2022
• Both love moist soil, which is another reason to keep your gutters in working order.
  — Dan Diclerico, Good Housekeeping, 7 June 2021
• The set comes in a beautiful beech case that keeps the wrenches organized and in good working order.
  — Gabriel Morgan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2025
• Be sure to keep your vehicle in good working condition year-round by doing routine checks.
  — Dallas News, 20 Dec. 2022
• Keep smoke and carbon monoxide detectors up to code and in good working condition.
  — Ryan Barone, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
• Setup only took 15 minutes for this desk to be in working condition.
  — Alida Nugent, Peoplemag, 12 Jan. 2024
• Ethan Duborow walked off the mound with one out remaining in the seventh inning to make sure his lungs were still in working order.
  — Pat Stoetzer, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 1 June 2021
• It was not used for any of the film’s eponymous drifting sequences, which might explain why the beloved Japanese import remains in working order to this day.
  — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 15 July 2025
• The place came together quickly, acquired in working order from the Cohn Restaurant Group and in need of only light touches.
  — Bon Appétit, 30 Nov. 2021
• To find one that’s in good working condition, shop from a reputable dealer like B&H, which verifies the condition of used cameras.
  — Jakob Schiller, Outside Online, 11 July 2024