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

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

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

Once rid of her and her unlucky charm, he turned and strode off with purpose.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood