serve the purpose

Their lies also serve the purpose of nurturing misgivings about mainstream journalism, which is undergoing a largely unrelated but no less catastrophic contraction.

The president of Turkey’s Radio and TV Supreme Council, Ebubekir Sahin, warned that all images relating to the incident should be removed from social media, and urged users not to share images which “will serve the purpose of terrorism”.

Right-wingers this week spread a racist, pixelated Facebook meme that appears to only serve the purpose of stoking hate and driving turnout among the base: white folks threatened by change and people of color.

Then, “Decide what version of holiday celebration would be both fun for you and serve the purpose of connecting with your loved ones.”

Then, “Decide what version of holiday celebration would be both fun for you and serve the purpose of connecting with your loved ones.”