Example Sentences

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But term insurance alone doesn’t solve the bigger problem of creating permanent liquidity for a special-needs trust or estate-planning purposes, regardless of when death occurs.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026

The NTA added that it regretted "the inconvenience" that the ban would cause for Indians "who use the Telegram platform for legitimate personal, educational, professional and informational purposes".

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

The cyber teams found that some of the ships are running pirated software for business- management and navigation purposes that is loaded with malware.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

And it apparently doesn’t need a new ballroom for security purposes.

From Salon • Jun. 15, 2026

“But unpleasant things must be done for unpleasant purposes out of unpleasant necessity.”

From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi