in order
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In proper sequence or arrangement, as in The children lined up in order of size , or Are the letters all in order? [c. 1400]
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Suitable, correct, appropriate, as in A few words on this subject are in order now . [Mid-1800s]
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See in short order .
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in order that . So that, to the end or purpose that, as in In order that Bob can meet my husband, we've come early . [Early 1700s]
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in order to . For the purpose of, as a means to, as in We'll have to hire more help in order to finish on time . This usage always precedes a verb, such as finish in the example. [c. 1700]
Example Sentences
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She planned to ski with a brace to stabilize her knee and take part in a mandatory training run on the Cortina course in order to compete.
The company has focused on retooling its Medicare Advantage offerings in order to recover profit margins and on shoring up the Optum Health segment, whose doctors treat insurance customers enrolled through UnitedHealthcare, among others.
From Barron's
Then I came up to the surface and slowed down in order to preserve my strength.
From Literature
Passengers were urged to avoid using the network "if at all possible" in order to manage demand for the services.
From BBC
Revealing more about her gut health and dietary needs, Foy said she dramatically cut down on eating gluten or sugar in order to help manage a separate autoimmune condition.
From BBC
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