in order that

conjunction

Examples of in order that in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web My moral object, therefore, is to attempt to direct the efforts of men toward the clear appreciation of reality, exposing the illusory in order that man may realize his creative potentialities. Andrew Aoyama, The Atlantic, 28 Feb. 2024 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. Jill Gleeson, Country Living, 7 Apr. 2023 The only real challenge is hiking production fast enough of a specialized product that didn’t exist a few months ago in order that everybody in the world can receive it. WSJ, 21 May 2021 There was tentative agreement to adopt the agency filing system, but the recommendations provided for waiting until the materials of all divisions could be reviewed in order that the manual could be adapted for the entire office rather than this one division. Harper's Magazine, 27 Apr. 2021 Social media represent the most expansive and sophisticated form of mass access to the electorate that politicians have ever had; which creates profound social responsibilities for these platforms in order that the delicate balance of power between politicians and media gatekeepers not be upset. Philip M. Napoli, Wired, 2 July 2020 But this requires some caution in order that House Republicans do not simply act as defense attorneys for Donald Trump and the January 6 defendants. The Editors, National Review, 25 Nov. 2022 Nearly all the stores belonging to members of the Hebrew congregation in San Diego were closed yesterday till sunset, in order that an opportunity might be had of celebrating Rosh Hashonoh, or Jewish New Year. Merrie Monteagudo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2021 The Bengals will contact waitlist fans in order that the deposits were made after the season ticket holder renewal process. Randy Tucker, The Enquirer, 26 Jan. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1711, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of in order that was in 1711

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“In order that.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20order%20that. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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in order that

conjunction
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