Refactor lib for better readability

**Description**
Currently utils lacks proper sorting support.

**Proposed solution**
Add configurable sorting with sensible defaults.

**Priority**: Low/Medium

Start by locating the utils code referenced in the issue and inspecting how sorting is currently handled or called. Determine the expected configurable options and sensible defaults from surrounding usage; the work is done when sorting can be configured and the default behavior is covered by relevant tests.

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