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In order tois a subordinating conjunction.
We usein order towith an infinitive form of a verb to express the purpose of something. It introduces a subordinate clause. It is more common in writing thanin speaking:
[main clause]Mrs Weaver had to work full-time[subordinate clause]in order toearn a living for herself and her family of five children.
We all need stressin order toachieve and do our best work.
The negative ofin order toisin order not to:
They never parked the big van in front of the housein order not toupset the neighbours.
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Conjunctions
So thatorin order that?