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

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