in order

phrase

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

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During this period, qualifying borrowers leaned heavily on the assurances of public officials, and coverage of those statements in the press, in order to assess what might happen to their tens of thousands of dollars in student loan debt. Paxton Honerkamp, CNBC, 2 July 2026 Born with cerebral palsy, he's required to undergo different kinds of occupational and physical therapy weekly in order to improve his quality of life. Conor Wight, CBS News, 2 July 2026 He had been dressed as a woman among the king’s daughters in order to avoid participating in the Trojan War and ultimately his fate to die a young heroic death, as opposed to a long life of obscurity. Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 2 July 2026 It’s made from a soft, breathable fabric that’s comfortable enough to wear for hours at a time, and features secure zippered pockets with RFID-blocking protection in order to prevent digital theft of your information. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026 The new round of funding also requires cities and counties to provide a local match in order to receive the funds. Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026 Pointing to a recent tranche of videos released by the Pentagon, Gallaudet says the council will try to determine the velocities and rates of movement of UAPs, in order to better understand their nature. Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 2 July 2026 The jockeys take on months of intensive training in order to ride in the Ladies’ Race. Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 2 July 2026 Consumers are not being asked to leave the emotional energy of Wimbledon in order to transact. Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

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“In order.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20order. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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