to the purpose
idiom
old-fashioned
: appropriate to the situation
He didn't say much to the purpose.
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In my experience, this need for communication ranges from detailing upcoming changes to the purpose and benefits of new programs to understanding how priorities are set.
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Kathleen Shanley, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Failing to connect your business's mission to the purpose of the grant could make your application feel irrelevant.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
To expect Iran’s influence to vanish from Iraq overnight would be naive, but certainly the circumstances under which Kadhimi begins his tenure are the best aligned of any in recent years to the purpose of restraining Iran’s hand.
—Hamdi Malik, Foreign Affairs, 25 May 2020
Furthermore, once control is transferred to the purpose trust and benefits are directed towards the non-profit, the company's value and net profits are exempt from further taxation.
—Matthew Erskine, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
Little deference is paid by prosecutors to the purpose or intent behind limits traditionally imposed on domestic surveillance activities.
—WIRED, 12 June 2023
Those that have declined the most include: clarity of expectations, opportunities to learn and grow, connection to the purpose of the company, opportunities to do what employees do best, and feeling cared about at work.
—Barnaby Lashbrooke, Fortune, 5 June 2023
Experts, however, remain puzzled as to the purpose of the corridor.
—Jason Hahn, Peoplemag, 2 Mar. 2023
Leaders must prioritize their feedback and implement solutions, so employees feel appreciated, align to the purpose/mission, and are excited to come to work.
—Carrie Oman, Quartz, 6 Feb. 2023
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Kathleen Shanley, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Failing to connect your business's mission to the purpose of the grant could make your application feel irrelevant.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
To expect Iran’s influence to vanish from Iraq overnight would be naive, but certainly the circumstances under which Kadhimi begins his tenure are the best aligned of any in recent years to the purpose of restraining Iran’s hand.
—Hamdi Malik, Foreign Affairs, 25 May 2020
Furthermore, once control is transferred to the purpose trust and benefits are directed towards the non-profit, the company's value and net profits are exempt from further taxation.
—Matthew Erskine, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
Little deference is paid by prosecutors to the purpose or intent behind limits traditionally imposed on domestic surveillance activities.
—WIRED, 12 June 2023
Those that have declined the most include: clarity of expectations, opportunities to learn and grow, connection to the purpose of the company, opportunities to do what employees do best, and feeling cared about at work.
—Barnaby Lashbrooke, Fortune, 5 June 2023
Experts, however, remain puzzled as to the purpose of the corridor.
—Jason Hahn, Peoplemag, 2 Mar. 2023
Leaders must prioritize their feedback and implement solutions, so employees feel appreciated, align to the purpose/mission, and are excited to come to work.
—Carrie Oman, Quartz, 6 Feb. 2023
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“To the purpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20purpose. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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