in order

phrase

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

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The company plans to raise around $29 billion by issuing American depositary receipts (ADRs) in order to fund new factories and equipment, according to a regulatory filing. Kif Leswing,katie Tarasov, CNBC, 9 July 2026 Going forward, scientists still need to conduct broader lab tests on human cells in order to figure out how severely various quantities of 6PPD-Q contribute to Alzheimer’s disease. Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 9 July 2026 What findings or studies were used or relied upon by the city in order to enact the ordinance on this basis? Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 9 July 2026 The establishment voluntarily closed for a time in order to fix the violations. Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 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 16 Jul. 2026.

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