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purposeful

[pur-puhs-fuhl] / ˈpɜr pəs fəl /


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Inspired by her father's experience with the condition, Ms Kanna wanted a place where people could remain engaged and feel purposeful.

From BBC

Keep leading a purposeful life, keep trying to make a difference and don’t let the age thing even mean anything.

From Los Angeles Times

They stay engaged, purposeful, and connected to their communities well into old age.

From MarketWatch

They were etherealized through delicate pastels, and while Brundage created images to appeal to the male gaze, she also could portray women as purposeful agents rather than passive victims.

From The Wall Street Journal

Bradley Cooper’s two previous efforts as director — “A Star Is Born” and “Maestro” — had the air of purposeful masterworks, looking to make bold, sweeping statements about life and art.

From Los Angeles Times