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[pur-puhs] / ˈpɜr pəs /






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And I think I feel the same way, like there’s an intentionality to what you do, there’s a sense of purpose to what do.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Shareholders last week approved the merger with U.S. special purpose acquisition company Legato Merger Corp.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

China may also hope to "collect intelligence for the purpose of monitoring trends in pro-Russian and pro-Chinese human networks within the North Korean military", he added.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The decision undermines efforts to show that Europe can act strategically and with common purpose.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

They think I’m the kind of kid who starts fires on purpose.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz




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