purpose
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Here are the packets I keep reaching for — and the ways I use them far beyond their intended purpose.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
The purpose of the Bradley coalition, Sonenshein said, was to “break open the stranglehold of a city establishment that was ... unresponsive to the diversity of the community.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
In quantum technologies, qubits serve a similar purpose but can take advantage of quantum mechanical effects to process and transmit information in entirely new ways.
From Science Daily • May 30, 2026
Public prosecutors argue that Palestine Action Germany constitutes a "criminal organisation" as the purpose of the activities was directed at committing "serious criminal offences".
From BBC • May 28, 2026
Cassie shriek-squeals as she flicks Owen’s arm, and Nikhil starts belting out the school song, so off-key it must be on purpose.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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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