as in format
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged
the novel's intricate ordonnance might not be apparent to the casual reader
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Building on its leadership in gimbal and imaging technology, DJI positions the new device as a compact filmmaking tool designed to bring professional-grade cinematic performance into a truly pocket-sized format.—
Deadline,
Deadline,
20 May 2026 -
The event, hosted by the college and the Greater San Fernando Valley Chamber of Commerce, will feature one-on-one conversations between candidates and moderator Alex Cohen, the national political anchor for Spectrum News 1, rather than a traditional debate format, organizers said.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
19 May 2026
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These 100-percent linen pants have practical front panel pockets for holding small essentials, and shoppers praised the tapered design and ankle-length cut that work well on petite frames.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
18 May 2026
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Set the scene One of the first things that jumps out at any of 1 Hotels' locations is the biophilic design.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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Their programs were not principally drill-and-kill exercises, but extended to mathematics, English composition, geography, history, and music — piano, violin, and choral programs.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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Unlike Reassemblage, whose compositions felt like discrete but well-paced chapters of a particular story, Paradessence hangs together as one long piece.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
22 May 2026
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The mathematics of flat space is astonishingly versatile, and new research is upending the traditional thinking about the layout of our cosmos.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
23 May 2026
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The state broadcaster also reported that blueprints provided by the coal mine did not match the actual layout, hampering rescue efforts.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 May 2026
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The arrangement will be much the same with the Steelers, though both player and coach are in different phases of their respective careers.—
Will Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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Clients can charter aircraft for domestic or international travel with customized catering, onboard entertainment, luxury lounges, and concierge arrangements.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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The idea is being studied by scientists, who warn that impacts may be unpredictable, including changes in rain patterns, draughts and unforeseen weather changes.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
18 May 2026
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So, too, has ball progression from their initial build-up phase after last summer’s sale of Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid, as well as a lack of patterns of play in the final third.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Surawut explained that Thailand has not been producing many martial arts action films recently, although that is the genre the country is known for internationally, and decided to resurrect it for a younger audience with a video gaming theme.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
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The seated section, meanwhile, was packed with polite Gen Xers and boomers, with men sporting collared shirts and varying stages of baldness otherwise being the closest thing to a common theme.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2026
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“Ordonnance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ordonnance. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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