to the purpose
Example Sentences
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"There are different parental views as to the purpose of nurseries and the role of staff within them," said Prof Winter.
From BBC • May 26, 2025
The Honduran ministry confirmed the trip without providing any details as to the purpose, but it corresponded with Taiwan’s decision to withdraw its ambassador.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 23, 2023
“And it’s so counterproductive to the purpose of why they are out here at the barn, to have a safe space.”
From New York Times • Mar. 3, 2023
I feel as though something else needs to be said in order to move on to the purpose of the conversation, but what?
From Washington Post • Feb. 15, 2023
His talk was far from vacuous and stood out sharply from the rest, several of which bore no connection to the purpose of the meeting.
From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson
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