purpose
Example Sentences
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Disconnecting so much from creating with purpose, with intention — I didn’t like it.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
Yang Moo-jin, former president of the University of North Korean Studies, said if the site is indeed verified to be at Yongbyon, it could also serve a propaganda purpose.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
People estimate more than a third of time on their phones is spent without a clear purpose, according to a new report.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Here are the packets I keep reaching for — and the ways I use them far beyond their intended purpose.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
“Brandon stepped on Denny’s shoes, and it seemed like he did it on purpose but really it’s because he’s so clumsy.”
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
Vocabulary lists containing purpose
The SAT: Language of the Test, List 2
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The Language of Standardized Tests, List 1
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PARCC: Language of the Test (Grade7)
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