to order
phrase
: according to the specifications of an order
shoes made to order
Examples of to order in a Sentence
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The breakfast is an epic buffet followed by hot dishes to order, and special attention is given to children who can decorate their own waffles in the pastry kitchen.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 July 2026
Investigators said deputies then conducted a tactical retreat while continuing to order the suspect to drop the weapon.
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S.e. Jenkins,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
All explore Sicilian heart and heritage through Canadian ingredients, evident in dishes like smart pinwheels of bucatini stuffed with sea urchin and rock crab and crisped to order.
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Kate Dingwall,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The company began making lights on a production instead of being made to order.
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Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
The Funtastic Keychain Camera is available to order now, having just launched on June 22.
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New Atlas,
28 June 2026
Your blood tests may reveal elevated cholesterol levels, prompting them to order unnecessary tests, increase your dose, or prescribe an additional medication.
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Colleen Doherty,
Verywell Health,
25 June 2026
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 July 2026
Investigators said deputies then conducted a tactical retreat while continuing to order the suspect to drop the weapon.
—
S.e. Jenkins,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
All explore Sicilian heart and heritage through Canadian ingredients, evident in dishes like smart pinwheels of bucatini stuffed with sea urchin and rock crab and crisped to order.
—
Kate Dingwall,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The company began making lights on a production instead of being made to order.
—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
The Funtastic Keychain Camera is available to order now, having just launched on June 22.
—
New Atlas,
28 June 2026
Your blood tests may reveal elevated cholesterol levels, prompting them to order unnecessary tests, increase your dose, or prescribe an additional medication.
—
Colleen Doherty,
Verywell Health,
25 June 2026
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“To order.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20order. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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