in order

phrase

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

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On Thursday, the White House imposed a 15% tariff as well as price floors on products made from polysilicon, a material used in semiconductors and solar panels that’s primarily produced by China, in order to encourage domestic industry. Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026 Plus, companies have started to tap debt and equity markets in order to sustain the spending. Zev Fima, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026 The glamorous Emmy winner known for Loewe red-carpet looks and starring on prestige dramedy The Bear is returning to full-bore silly in order to play America’s favorite beagle. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2026 Vaccines in the last category insert harmless genetic material from a virus into cells in order to trigger the immune system. Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 6 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 7 Aug. 2026.

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