purpose

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"Obviously every workplace including Stormont should have facilities that are comfortable, modern and fit for purpose," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The clause’s central purpose was to grant citizenship to newly freed slaves and their children.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

And those who use artistic talent to craft stories help their nation remember its origin, its purpose and its future.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

But the purpose of these trips is to explore a destination rather than relax, Cox says.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

I place her now-polished second foot flat on the floor and fan her toes with the folding fan we keep for this purpose.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam