mission statement
noun
: something that states the purpose or goal of a business or organization
The company's mission statement emphasizes its ongoing commitment to meeting the needs of the community.
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More than a cliché motto of a liberal arts college, this mission statement shapes the entire student experience at Rollins.
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Joseph Pool, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
Las Vegas is – by very definition and mission statement – an immersive experience.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026
The Rescue Mission did not immediately respond to a request for comment on its current capacity, but its mission statement reiterates that no one will be turned away for lack of space.
—Mark Dee
march 5, Idaho Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
In a way, this could also serve as a mission statement for Fleming’s own comedic philosophy.
—Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2026
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Joseph Pool, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
Las Vegas is – by very definition and mission statement – an immersive experience.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026
The Rescue Mission did not immediately respond to a request for comment on its current capacity, but its mission statement reiterates that no one will be turned away for lack of space.
—Mark Dee
march 5, Idaho Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
In a way, this could also serve as a mission statement for Fleming’s own comedic philosophy.
—Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2026
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“Mission statement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mission%20statement. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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