purpose

Example Sentences

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The government is also reviewing plans to shift future tranches of the transport layer to exclusively SpaceX and its Starshield, a version of its Starlink satellites designed for national security purposes, he added.

From MarketWatch

Initially, Dunk doesn’t know him to be anything other than an orphan in need of a purpose.

From Salon

The funding for the next cycle, leading up to the 2030 Games, will be confirmed and announced in the summer, though the individual sports have already received a provisional figure for planning purposes.

From BBC

He will want to ensure his own children have a purpose in life, an understanding of their role and public service.

From BBC

If a professional boxer loses a fight on purpose, it’s called a “dive” or “tanking” and it is illegal.

From Los Angeles Times