Example sentences of "[v-ing] [adv prt] in order " in BNC.
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| 1 | The resignations of four government ministers in late September were believed to be related to forthcoming elections , with Education Minister Ricardo Lagos Escobar in particular stepping down in order to stand for the presidency in 1993 , and Carlos Ominami Pascual ( Economy ) to organize his campaign . |
| 2 | Looking back in order to look forward : a selection of last season 's sales |
| 3 | You will probably have to do a bit of hunting around in order to find the fittings for making connections to cast-iron stacks : if local merchants do n't have what you need , contact a specialist firm . |
| 4 | I believe the frat kid may be holding back in order to avoid hurting the ailing legend . |
| 5 | ‘ Come on in , darling , ’ said the sharp little woman who was holding the door , screwing up her eyes shrewdly against the cigarette-smoke she was blowing out in order to speak . |
| 6 | Test a small sample of fabric for stitching , pressing and general handling prior to making up in order to obtain results free from puckering and slipping . |
| 7 | We expect the Islamic nation to support us in our latest struggle which we are carrying out in order to preserve the interests of the whole Islamic world . |
| 8 | Crouching down in order to finish dressing his back afresh , she was surprised to feel a lump come into her throat and saw him through sudden tears , making her confused and uneasy . |
| 9 | Consider the following scenario : a caveman leaves his cave one day setting out in order to hunt for food . |