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
Their next objective is to turn the experimental implant into a medical device suitable for further development and eventual clinical testing.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 2, 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
It’s objective, indisputable truth: Every email Blue ever sent me is time-stamped.
From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli
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The skullduggery in most espionage-oriented thrillers is rooted in national interest, political objectives and/or a theoretical Deep State.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
Abiy argued that military training could help develop leaders with a strong sense of purpose, responsibility and the ability to work together towards common objectives.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 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
“Then we’ve got two objectives, kid: One, find Lana, Trina and that cute little whippersnapper.Two, figure out what’s going on around here.”
From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner
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