objective

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In that theoretical promised land, the objective would be to care deeply about the people and issues that are worth our attention, not about stuff that doesn’t matter.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

The analysts haven’t increased their estimate for Lilly’s full-year revenue, but they raise the price objective by $1 to $1,294.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

"Everything has to be reviewed from the ground up with one objective: zero tolerance."

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“Our objective is security and peace, and that is what we’re working towards.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

The tour began at once, but it was hardly an objective one.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson