purpose
Example Sentences
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If there was flavor left in the jar, there was still a purpose for it.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
For whatever it’s worth, it may sound pretentious, but I kind of feel it’s important to try and anchor myself in some sense of purpose.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 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
Winmill said capital appreciation is the sole purpose of the fund, which has outperformed the S&P 500 on three-, five- and 10-year annualized bases.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
Even though the purpose of a camping trip was to get away from the city, it seemed unnatural to hear no boat motors, no radios, and no human voices except for his family.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
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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