purpose
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People estimate more than a third of time on their phones is spent without a clear purpose, according to a new report.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Here are the packets I keep reaching for — and the ways I use them far beyond their intended purpose.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
“It is likely a temporary seizure for the purpose of the current fighting and it could also serve as a type of trading card for the future in the negotiations with the Lebanese,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
“Bill lived a life of purpose, generosity, and service. He believed deeply that every person deserved the opportunity to live a healthy, fulfilling life, and he spent decades working to make that vision a reality.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
“And what is the purpose of their journey, these Cranstons? To attend the Queen’s great jubilee?”
From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck
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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