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purpose

[pur-puhs] / ˈpɜr pəs /






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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

If your goal is broader — creating a small family nest egg that can be used for any purpose — a Roth IRA or taxable brokerage account offers more flexibility.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

“How do you clarify or explain the purpose of a ‘home theater?’

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

But the Garner twins would sometimes spill things on themselves on purpose just because they knew Danny would get the clothes next.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova




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