order by non-unique column, repeatable?

From: Bill Pribyl <bill_at_datacraft.com>
Date: Fri, 06 Apr 2001 10:08:23 -0700
Message-ID: <F001.002E43ED.20010406095024@fatcity.com>

If a select statement orders by a column whose values are not unique, are the records returned in an order that is guaranteed to be repeatable from query to query? (Assuming no updates, deletes, or inserts between queries.)

I would think not, that guaranteed repeatable ordering requires ordering on a unique column or combination of columns, but I've been unable to generate a test case that proves it.

Thanks
Bill
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