purpose
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A trip to ancient Egypt, for instance, leads to one of the Minions running out of toilet paper and accidentally unwrapping a nearby mummy’s bandages for the purpose.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026
“The whole purpose of this restructuring is bringing people into alignment, with the focus on goals for student learning, and I’d say we have a long way to go,” Barrera said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026
There was a purpose and intensity to their play that had been lacking in the first half and a number of tactical tweaks, mostly notably a willingness to get the ball into the box.
From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026
"We will create a more streamlined state with a clearer purpose: to power up all parts of the country and put a laser-like focus on growth and regeneration," he said.
From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026
“We are on the trail of a gang of international thieves who came to France for the purpose of despoiling our museums,” a police spokesman announced.
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
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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