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purpose

[pur-puhs] / ˈpɜr pəs /






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Mr. Coyne, accustomed to more solitary work as a writer, reveled in the camaraderie and the sense of common purpose.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

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

The IPO’s purpose, Luria believes, is to set up SpaceX for a merger with Tesla.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Back home, every day is filled with such purpose.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy




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