in order to
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The Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee voted 3-0 in favor of the measure, but the proposal still has to clear a full City Council vote in order to become law.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026
In addition, Clarkson bought a couple more homes and land down the street, in order to create a sprawling estate on 60-plus acres.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 19, 2026
Despite reaching the seven-figure milestone, the group has warned more funding is needed in order to keep up with demand.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026
She stays with her partner or travels for at least a month, maybe two, in order to comply with the 30-day minimum stay rule.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026
In some families the oldest child would forgo college in order to work so that a younger child could continue his or her education.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
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