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to the purpose

ADJECTIVE

applicable

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germane pertinent relevant suitable suited useful

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applicative applicatory apposite apropos apt associable befitting felicitous fit fitting kosher legit material on the button on the nose on-target right on that's the idea that's the ticket to the point

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improper inappropriate irrelevant unfitting unsuitable

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inapplicable

ADJECTIVE

germane

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applicable apropos apt pertinent relevant

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ad rem akin allied applicative applicatory apposite cognate connected fitting kindred kosher legit material on the button on the nose on-target proper related relating right on suitable that's the ticket to the point

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inappropriate irrelevant unsuitable

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improper unfitting unrelated

ADJECTIVE

pertinent

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admissible applicable appropriate germane opportune related

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ad rem apposite apropos apt connected fit fitting kosher legit material on the button on the nose on-target pat pertaining proper right on to the point

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improper inapplicable inappropriate irrelevant unfitting unrelated unsuitable

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Apps dedicated to the purpose have popped up, which combine with Citizen, Nextdoor, X and other platforms to create a firehose of unverified, user-generated information about federal movements and operations.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2025

“This bill gives Iowans additional privacy protections while allowing the Auditor to continue accessing information relevant to the purpose of the audit,” he added.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 30, 2023

Mr Justice Nicklin said there were "several aspects of the conduct of the claimant", Mr Amersi, which gave "real cause for concern" as to the purpose of his actions.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2023

Any associated social benefits, such as creating jobs, are welcome and desirable, but they are incidental to the purpose of the corporation identified in the charter.

From Washington Post • Mar. 18, 2022

And, somehow, he had to get around to the purpose of his visit to Shalimar.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison

to the purpose

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