Sentence examples for it was in order from inspiring English sources

Greece, with the help of Goldman Sachs, massaged its economic figures to make its economy look less disastrous than it was in order to be allowed into the club in the first place, they say.

The family did not reveal its reasons for giving up control, but analysts indicated it was in order to diversify their investment holdings.

It was in order to prevent them falling into the hands of an ultranationalist, Shintaro Ishihara, then governor of Tokyo.

If I felt compelled to keep rereading the classics, it was in order to see the light in the eyes of my students.

It was in order to try to provide such a space that a year ago we set up the New Political Economy Network.

Told her that he knew why she used her magic to hide her beauty: it was in order to protect herself.

Mr Bercow said it would be "in order" but that it was not for him "to decree that he should".

If a Gypsy plays hookey, it's in order to stay home.

If we are drawn in by Frances's curiosity, it is in order to find ourselves defeated, like her.

Maria's instincts tell her that she has to take the job, dangerous as it is, in order to survive.

I decided that it is, in order of importance: 1) great plot, 2) charismatic central character, 3) vivid setting.