to order

phrase

: according to the specifications of an order
shoes made to order

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent last week told Newsmax the president was prepared to order new sanctions that would punish Iran's economy. — Chris Boccia, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026 The remarks quickly drew boos and protests from some audience members, which prompted Mayor Matt Mahan to gavel the meeting back to order. — George Avalos, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026 The lawsuit asks the court to order the guidelines be withdrawn and a new guidelines process — one that follows requirements laid out in the Federal Advisory Committee Act — be initiated. — Isabella Cueto, STAT, 19 Aug. 2026 In Bologna, Vilnius and Kyiv, deaf bartenders run the bar, and hearing visitors must adapt to order, connect and be understood. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for to order

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“To order.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20order. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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