in order that

Example Sentences

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“The idea was: We must do the classic thing that stories do, which is to lose the father in order that he must appear again,” Farr says.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2026

"It was important in order that we could restore the building for future generations," says Charlotte Claughton, senior project leader at the House of Commons.

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2023

His paper argues for more research and “careful analysis in order that perverse outcomes are avoided, and strategic investment decisions are based on a solid evidence base.”

From Seattle Times • Dec. 3, 2023

“Given this context, I felt it was preferable for me to resign in order that this would not undermine the government,” she added.

From Reuters • Nov. 28, 2022

When Mr. Kumar visited the zoo, it was to take the pulse of the universe, and his stethoscopic mind always confirmed to him that everything was in order, that everything was order.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel