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purpose

[pur-puhs] / ˈpɜr pəs /






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This is usually multigenerational wealth, so we discuss with families the purpose of the wealth.

From Barron's

On Tuesday, it said it has “committed to not allocate any existing capital or new capital for the purpose of acquiring additional bitcoin.”

From MarketWatch

Finding purpose and passion through work is a worthwhile goal.

From MarketWatch

In a professional kitchen, nothing goes to waste, and everything has a purpose — even the imperfect carrot or the overlooked cut of meat.

From Salon

Johnson said that since 2018, Edison has removed idle lines that no longer had a purpose seven times and provided a list of those projects.

From Los Angeles Times