so that

conjunction

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The Mickey Mouse Club bonds run deep, so much so that Keri Russell is still BFFs with some of her fellow alums all these years later. Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025 Lewis is all in on this one, so much so that players and coaches aren’t allowed to say Fresno State or the nickname Bulldogs when discussing their opponent. Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025 In response, the pancreas releases insulin, which allows the glucose to enter cells so that it can be used for energy. Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2025 But sources say the official offer only came in over the past week after the studio worked to move dates so that Jordan could finish post on his next directing gig, The Thomas Crown Affair, and also shoot this. Justin Kroll, Deadline, 23 Oct. 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 29 Oct. 2025.

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