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purposeful

[pur-puhs-fuhl] / ˈpɜr pəs fəl /


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“And we found it so meaningful and purposeful to be sure that there is a place to talk about it, to create with it.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

And their seemingly haphazard jumble is purposeful, reminding us that this is not a temple but a workshop, a place of ongoing activity in which new and experimental art is incubated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 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

Eligible studies involved planned, structured, repetitive, and purposeful physical activity intended to improve physical and mental health.

From Science Daily • Feb. 16, 2026

I was sitting motionless on a swing when I looked up and saw Mary Miller coming my way with long, purposeful strides.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter




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