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At Edelman, we like the term Purpose: it signifies a reason for being for a company and a brand--an inspiration for engagement that drives all other actions.
The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com The Huffington Post News Editors 2011
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For instance, Private Speech, Public Purpose is a dense work that frustrates attempts to draw larger conclusions regarding her overall approach to free speech: the article exhaustively covers a very narrow subject, and nomore.
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The most natural Method for this Purpose is to be conversant among the Writings of the most Polite Authors.
Joseph Addison’s methods for cultivating and improving Good Taste in Writing 2009
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Purpose is defined as, "The reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists."
Anne Dunev: Seeking Happiness? Try Pursuing Purpose Anne Dunev 2010
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The longtime G4 network host's guest appearance tonight on the CBS series Accidentally on Purpose is only the first of several higher-profile parts on her plate.
This spring, it's the attack of G4 host Olivia Munn on TV, in film 2010
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The most natural Method for this Purpose is to be conversant among the Writings of the most Polite Authors.
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For instance, Private Speech, Public Purpose is a dense work that frustrates attempts to draw larger conclusions regarding her overall approach to free speech: the article exhaustively covers a very narrow subject, and nomore.
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Craig Ferguson's "American on Purpose" is funny and a genuinely good read.
Friday Book Club Nalini Singh 2010
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Purpose is that which willed, intended, desired, and brought about by foresight.
Bunny and a Book 2008
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Purpose is that which is willed, intended, desired, and brought about by foresight.
Bunny and a Book 2008
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