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The phrase "about to order" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when indicating that someone is on the verge of placing an order for something, typically in a restaurant or online shopping context.
Example: "I am about to order my meal, so please let me know if you want anything."
Alternatives: "ready to order" or "preparing to order".
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I am about to order seeds of two species: Canna patens and C.warscewiczii.
On the nineteenth, when about to order an attack on the rebels at San Mateo, General Lawton was shot, dying immediately.
But just as I am about to order the delightful chocolate fondue, I remember that I will soon have to walk past all those beautiful people as I make my way to the door.
The brake on my bike needs to be replaced, and I'm trying to save up for a new pair of trainers, but here I am about to order another slab of vinyl despite the promise I made to myself not to buy any new records.
Mexican authorities are about to order all mutual funds to be rated from next January.
Amazon reminds me that I've already bought the e-book I'm about to order.
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Was about ready to order my Hoveround.
The small menu looks fantastic, and I'm inevitably torn about what to order.
Still unsure about whether to order a glass of wine?
Don't know enough about them to order proficiently.
That uncertainty led to debate within the Obama administration about whether to order the SEAL raid.
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