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purposeful

[pur-puhs-fuhl] / ˈpɜr pəs fəl /


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The country's official motto for 2026 is "Independent neutral Turkmenistan is the homeland of purposeful winged horses".

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

All of this was purposeful in response to a very dark moment in the actor’s life and career.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

"Because we suspect this ability may be more widespread than currently documented," Osuna-Mascaró says, "we invite readers who have observed cows or bulls using sticks or other handheld objects for purposeful actions to contact us."

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

A small share of companies offer a sabbatical — a long, purposeful break from work that generally lasts between six weeks and a year.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026

Their movement was direct and purposeful, quite unlike the earlier, haphazard approach of those who were now gathered in the ditch.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams




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