objective
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“In considering any changes, Treasury will be guided by the objective of financing the government at the lowest cost over time,” the statement said.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026
For Smith and Murthy, the objective is not to hold back genetic medicine.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026
"Soldiers have targets while civilians have goals. The objective of both is victory," he said, adding that combining military and civilian disciplines would help create a generation capable of achieving both.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026
The company is aiming to restart share repurchases in 2027 with the same objective, starting with offsetting dilution, Chief Financial Officer Bob Mack told me in an interview.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
He is always left with the uneasy notion that maybe any objective drapery is as good as any other for any emotion.
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
The bank on Wednesday said results positioned it to reach its 2026 objectives, including revenue of around 33 billion euros.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
Its investment objectives state it must minimise its exposure to "fossil fuel reserves and carbon emissions" where possible.
From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026
New York just announced that all high school students must be taught these 33 learning objectives, everything from how to buy a home to how to pay off your credit card.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2026
Offord described Reform's slip into third place as "irritating" but said it would not "derail" their objectives.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
I am quite confident that no one is aware of my ingenuity and objectives.
From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys
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