in order
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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How to use in order in a sentence
Soon the fall-in order was given, and the older rookies fell in under arms.
Uncle Sam's Boys in the Ranks | H. Irving HancockI say having my late governor and my late mother in my eye—that Georgiana don't seem to be of the pitching-in order.'
Our Mutual Friend | Charles DickensThere was a built-in order to return, after the lapse of a certain time period.
Watchbird | Robert Sheckley
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