purpose

Example Sentences

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Chan told a news conference that the decision was made "after considering the purpose, scale of the Exchange Fund and our future needs", with the money going toward the Northern Metropolis and other infrastructure projects.

From Barron's

Though classified as a comedy for purposes of the Golden Globes — Byrne won lead female actor in a movie musical or comedy — “If I Had Legs,” like Byrne’s career, defies categorization.

From Los Angeles Times

The deal structured the warrants as a sales discount for tax purposes, and Meta agreed to some restrictions on how it can trade the shares it buys.

From Barron's

The entire purpose was to turn the staid on its head and create a new reality.

From Los Angeles Times

"Puffins are declining in numbers, so it's sad to see their lives end for purposes where they didn't really need to be tangled up."

From BBC