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Cboutin3 Posted 12 years ago
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Adding 'in order'

Should I add the phrase 'in order' to improve this sentence?
The elves were eventually forced to retreat to Silvanost, the capital of Silvanesti, and the three brothers erected a magical shield around the city (in order) to protect all of its inhabitants.
  

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I usually include the entire phrase (in order to) if that's what I mean.

  • I usually include the entire phrase (in order to) if that's what I mean.
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I usually include the entire phrase (in order to) if that's what I mean.

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