purpose

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Think of it the way you might think of eggs: not as a single category, but as a spectrum of doneness, of mood, of purpose.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

But in today's landscape, it can also serve a more pragmatic purpose - helping balance the books.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Characterizing demonstrations like No Kings as group therapy gone awry is to miss their real purpose.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

As Thomas first warned in 2020, these decisions read “extra immunity” into the statute based on “policy and purpose arguments” rather than the plain text of the law.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Generating electricity is the whole purpose of the reactor, but cooling it is equally important.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland