so that
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In order that, as in I stopped so that you could catch up .
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With the result or consequence that, as in Mail the package now so that it will arrive on time .
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so ... that . In such a way or to such an extent that, as in The line was so long that I could scarcely find the end of it . All three usages date from a.d. 1000 or earlier, and the first two are sometimes put simply as so , as in I stopped so you could catch up , or Mail it now so it will arrive on time .
Example Sentences
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These animals were genetically engineered so that Menin could be selectively removed.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 18, 2026
“I hope that we’re able to get funding for more research so that this type of treatment can be available.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
This type of account would have strict safeguards, including screen time limited to one hour a day, so that parents can ensure the "safe" use of social media.
From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026
So much so that I don’t want to socialise with them anymore.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026
That went on top of the cast-iron beast so that we didn’t die of breathing dry air.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
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