in order

phrase

Synonyms of in ordernext
: appropriate, desirable
an apology is in order

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In the world of corporate mergers and acquisitions, an out-of-town buyer looks to cut costs in order to help cover the share-price premium necessary to clinch the deal and those reductions typically come mainly at the expense of the seller. The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026 Global Citizen app users can also earn points to enter to win a pair of free tickets or use the app to make a charitable donation in order to secure tickets. Katie Houlis, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026 Interested buyers will need to shell out $2,500 for Rivian’s Sound and Vision package, which includes a glass roof and audio system, in order to get the captain’s chairs. Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 13 Aug. 2026 Miami may need a similar surge from quarterback Malik Willis in order to see that type of transformation. David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in order

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“In order.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20order. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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