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serve a pur·pose

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of serve a purpose in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of serve a purpose in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of serve a purpose in a Sentence

  1. Dumb & Dumber:

    Lloyd Hey, I guess they're right senior citizens although slow and dangerous behind the wheel--can still serve a purpose. I'll be right back, don't you go dying on me

  2. Michel Barnier:

    The duration of an extension - it has got to be in line with the purpose of any such extension, any extension should serve a purpose. The length should be proportional to the objective. Our objective is an orderly withdrawal. 'No-deal' will never by the EU's decision. In order to avoid 'no-deal', the UK needs to agree to a deal.

  3. Dave Nadig:

    This is one of the rare cases where the fragmented markets we live in actually serve a purpose, if this happened at (the London Stock Exchange), you would just be sitting staring at a blank screen.

  4. Rolling Stones writer Steve Baltin:

    The important thing to remember is that an iconic band with a dedicated fan base -- they aren’t going to do anything simply for novelty, sure, it will serve a purpose on the record, which, featuring production by Ronson and Rodgers, will be awesome.

  5. Michel Barnier:

    Any extension should serve a purpose. The length should be proportional to the objective. Our objective is an orderly withdrawal. 'No-deal' will never by the EU's decision. In order to avoid 'no-deal', the UK needs to agree to a deal.

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