to order

phrase

: according to the specifications of an order
shoes made to order

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The sandwiches are always prepared to order, and the bread, made using their own recipe, finishes baking just minutes before being served. — Emma Bocchi, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026 Raczkowski, who was dispatched to the call, called the 911 dispatcher to order a cab for Reaves and to inquire about outstanding warrants. — Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026 The retailer recently launched Walmart Restaurant Delivery, allowing customers to order from restaurants including Subway and Dunkin' through Walmart's delivery service. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026 Ebicos builds each unit to order from polypropylene honeycomb panels and aluminum honeycomb flooring at its workshop in Rothenburg, Germany. — New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for to order

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“To order.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20order. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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