purpose
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And I think that’s the purpose of storytelling, is to kind of constantly expand horizons of who is considered human and what is considered human.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
The IPO’s purpose, Luria believes, is to set up SpaceX for a merger with Tesla.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
In Qatar, fans needed a Hayya card - serving a dual purpose as a pre-screened travel entry document and an entry pass to games.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
IQM is slated to go public next quarter through a business combination with a special purpose acquisition company.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Its purpose was to prepare our young ladies for a world we envisioned that they would eventually enter, including a more integrated America.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
Vocabulary lists containing purpose
The SAT: Language of the Test, List 2
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The Language of Standardized Tests, List 1
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PARCC: Language of the Test (Grade7)
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