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[pur-puhs] / ˈpɜr pəs /






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A group of staff calling themselves Punks with Purpose published an open letter calling out a toxic culture at Brewdog, laying the blame squarely at the feet of Watt.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

Amy Eliza Wong is an advisor to Silicon Valley companies, author, and founder of Always on Purpose.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 18, 2025

The Lubbock mother started a nonprofit, Reese’s Purpose, that successfully pushed for federal legislation that imposed new requirements for battery compartments, childproof packaging and warning labels.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 29, 2024

It emerged from a previous organization founded by Eldred called United In Purpose, which aimed to get more Christians active in the civic arena, according to Bill Dallas, the group’s former director.

From Salon • Jul. 15, 2024

I have called you all together for a Purpose.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien




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