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purpose

[pur-puhs] / ˈpɜr pəs /






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The government says "reckless" producers and suppliers who don't check the purpose of any sale are breaking the law.

From BBC

Today, at 23, I’m giving myself the grace to understand my gifts and purpose.

From The Wall Street Journal

That also means Mom took a taxi home from the airport on purpose, just to avoid the FBI.

From Literature

The documents don’t make clear who prepared the summary or for what purpose.

From The Wall Street Journal

Next week we’ll ask: “What should be the primary purpose of the Winter Olympics in the 21st century? Athletic excellence, global unity, national representation, entertainment or something else?”

From The Wall Street Journal