in order

phrase

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

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Anybody who’s marginally familiar with Intocable knows that you guys don’t make music in order to get awards. Ernesto Lechner, Variety, 16 July 2026 Officials closed off a stretch of Markham that evening in order to determine whether the bridge was still structurally sound. Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 16 July 2026 In March, the City Council approved preliminary plans to reduce the number of travel lanes, which is currently four, in order to slow down drivers and provide more space for continuous bicycle lanes. Madison Smalstig july 16, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026 Cramer said investors were too focused on a slowdown in order growth after an exceptionally strong stretch. Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 16 July 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 18 Jul. 2026.

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