purpose

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Peptides occur naturally in the body but break down quickly after serving their purpose.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

The series explores finding meaning, purpose and hope later in life through friendship and solving crime.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

A cyber security expert told Forbes last year that Max is “insecure by design to serve its purpose: people surveillance.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

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

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

But Danny didn’t think that was how boys were supposed to act, and there was nothing fun about hurting someone on purpose.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova