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How to pronounce purposive
“purposive” pronunciation in real English speech
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“purposive” in real sentences
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allowed them to >> I think they purposefully called it purposive.
The Spinoff
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I mean, this is, you know, this is very purposive behavior.
The Atlantic
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purposive sampling approach was adopted i i interviewed the 15 academic advisors available um
Siyaphumelela
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different ways interpreting legislation and treaties and literal and purposive approaches but we all know one
LSE Law School
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