The Soviets negotiated very low prices for the few ships included in the plan, and the ordered quantity remained even much lower.

Failure to supply this wastage allowance could result in the ordered quantity being used as waste.

He drunkenly ordered quantities of fish, which we were unable to eat, and for which he was not going to pay.

Stephanie went through a catalogue of items and ordered quantities of lingerie and leather.

Fifteen school districts had ordered quantities large enough to indicate classroom use, but had not been identified "for fear of embroiling them in controversy".

When she traveled, she draped lengths of Thai silk in her hotel rooms and ordered quantities of flowers.