in order that

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“The idea was: We must do the classic thing that stories do, which is to lose the father in order that he must appear again,” Farr says.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2026

His paper argues for more research and “careful analysis in order that perverse outcomes are avoided, and strategic investment decisions are based on a solid evidence base.”

From Seattle Times • Dec. 3, 2023

“Given this context, I felt it was preferable for me to resign in order that this would not undermine the government,” she added.

From Reuters • Nov. 28, 2022

"We will be liaising with all relevant parties in order that a wide range of issues are fully addressed in the appropriate manner."

From BBC • May 2, 2022

Poseidon had given this bull to Minos in order that he should sacrifice it to him, but Minos could not bear to slay it and had kept it for himself.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton