to order

phrase

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

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Eighteen months of trade chaos and tariff whiplash have added another variable to the already delicate calculation of what to carry, how much to order, which vendors to back and when to walk away. — Jessica Binns, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026 The school protests have pushed the government to order urgent hires of substitute teachers and rearrange school schedules to address grievances. — ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026 In yet another battle between the states and social media platforms, Florida asked a state judge to order changes on Instagram and Facebook in an effort to protect young users. — Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026 Pitt reportedly asked a judge to order Jolie to present the records, but the judge denied the request in a ruling on Tuesday, October 8. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 8 Oct. 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 19 Oct. 2026.

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