variants
also bourn
as in purpose
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
still searching for the bourne that would give his life meaning
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Sheriff's officials said a detailed investigation determined three employees used the system for non-law enforcement purposes, violating both agency policy and Georgia law.
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Protect your space, then re-engage with purpose.
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Democrats say the Republican plan would hurt low- and middle-income Georgians, who would end up paying more in taxes.
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.
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Kelly and Watts say the intent was never to rewrite the narrative or portray anyone in an unfair light.
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Manfred said the purpose of the rule is to prevent players from becoming messengers for political or social issues while in uniform, because many messages can offend some portion of the fan base, even if that is not the player’s intent.
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The deal, the fruit of months of negotiations, takes aim at the lucrative way doctors can charge for procedures on patients referred to them by personal injury lawyers.
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The aim is to adjust portfolios for risk while remaining invested through market fluctuations.
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His goal is to inspire people to get outside.
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Messi, 38, recorded his 17th and 18th career World Cup goals in a 2-0 victory over Austria at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
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Anguay succeeds Paul Lau, a 45-year veteran of the utility who in January announced his intention to retire.
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The Flammability of Materials on the Moon experiment announced its intention to burn various materials on the moon.
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So, Larry took a shine to this idea very quickly, in a way that Larry rarely takes a shine to anything.
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The World's Fair, as it's also known, introduced millions of people to inventions, architecture and ideas that still influence our lives today.
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Many of the injuries displayed rectangular, band-like and patterned characteristics consistent with impact from a belt-like object, Detective Balders wrote.
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In her two-story home, lamps and other objects began swaying violently.
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“Bourne.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bourne. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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