so that

conjunction

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But enough remained on the landscape so that these two populations would persist for decades to come. Literary Hub, 10 June 2026 In 2020, the rules were further loosened so that players can change in some contexts after that age. Laurent Dubois, The Conversation, 10 June 2026 Mashrabov told me his company is investing its resources into its platform — which already sees thousands of users — so that creators can streamline their workflow and into a large-scale educational course on the best ways to create AI video using Higgsfield’s tools. Corbin Bolies, Variety, 10 June 2026 To keep up with this growth, Crisis Assistance Ministry expanded its connections under Hardison’s tenure so that people in areas like Pattonville and Davidson can go to local agencies and receive the support of Crisis Assistance Ministry, which is centrally located near NoDa. Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for so that

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First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of so that was before the 12th century

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“So that.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/so%20that. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.

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