new order

American

noun

a new or revised system of operation, form of government, plan of attack, or the like.
(initial capital letters) the system of political and economic control and of social organization that prevailed in Germany and its subject countries during the Nazi era; National Socialism.

Etymology

Origin of new order

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

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James Cameron’s 1984 action classic, The Terminator, introduced us to a dystopian future run by an AI-powered computer system dubbed “Skynet,” described as “a new order of intelligence” that saw “all people as a threat.”

From Barron's

Also on the ballot for the Class of 2026 are Melissa Etheridge, INXS, New Edition, Pink and the Wu-Tang Clan, all first-time nominees as well, and seven acts previously up for induction: the Black Crowes, Mariah Carey, Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Oasis, Sade and a combined entry for Joy Division and its later incarnation, New Order.

From Los Angeles Times

There's strong British representation on this year's list - Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order and Sade are all up for induction at the second or third attempts.

From BBC

It found that industry output steadied to begin the year as backlogs were cleared and new products were released, though demand remained soft and new order inflows declined marginally.

From The Wall Street Journal

Dahlia Lithwick: The Justice Department will likely appeal this order, but in the meantime, how much of a difference will this make for folks swept up by ICE in Minnesota, assuming they get 72 hours before being removed to Texas, per the new order?

From Slate

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