in order that
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A French academic is under investigation for inventing a Nobel-style prize for philology in order that he could then go on to win it.
From BBC ● May 6, 2026
“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
The captain spoke pidgin Italian for my doubtful benefit, in order that I might understand perfectly, that nothing should be lost.
From "A Farewell To Arms" by Ernest Hemingway
