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objective

[uhb-jek-tiv] / əbˈdʒɛk tɪv /




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“I didn’t think so, but could I be objective enough to be sure?”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

"The objective of the diversion is to verify the validity of its flag," he added.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

County is embarking on a national search for an executive director to lead a team with one objective: closing Men’s Central Jail.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

He suggested Ukraine's main objective was not only to strike the assets "important to Russia's image of grand power", but to disrupt key logistical convoys, command posts, and communication towers.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Over my earphones, the announcer finishes her speech with a now-standard reminder of what the objective is, for the benefit of any new audience members who are watching.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu




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