so that

conjunction

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As a result, many leave families behind in their villages so that their children can attend school. Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025 Health is excited to introduce the Health Advocacy Awards, honoring the people, patients, and healthcare professionals who are willing to speak their truth so that others might feel seen. Rachel Murphy, Health, 8 Jan. 2025 Instead of being secured solely by a harness, a bulb usually inserts into the wearer so that both the strapper and strapee receive a little of sensation and penetration. Sofia Barrett-Ibarria, Them, 8 Jan. 2025 Streets will be treated by a sand/salt mixture stored in three separate locations so that trucks can be quickly and efficiently loaded. Daniel McFadin, arkansasonline.com, 8 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for so that 

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of so that was before the 12th century

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“So that.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/so%20that. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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