so that

conjunction

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The Bruins have also displayed some interest in Edmunds, so that could be a potential landing spot if the Ohio State commitment falls through. Grace Raynor, New York Times, 21 May 2026 The challenge is to arrange those dots so that as many pairs as possible sit exactly one unit apart. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 May 2026 The tight-fitting lid has a metal knob on top and little bumps called drip points on the underside so that the moisture from condensation is evenly redistributed over the food to keep it moist. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 May 2026 Its appointment-only showrooms in NoHo and Midtown are each equipped with full bars, so that patrons can deliberate over their ideal garment while nursing a cocktail on tap. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for so that

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First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of so that was before the 12th century

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“So that.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/so%20that. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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