The committee's purposings during the design phase shaped the project's long-term vision.

The committee's decision seemed fair on the surface, but many suspected a by-purpose behind it.

He argued with the committee to no purpose, as their minds were already made up.

Our company's purpose statement guides every strategic decision we make.

Even though they sat in the same meeting, the marketing and engineering teams were at cross-purposes, pursuing different definitions of success.

A cross-purpose between the teams caused the project to stall.

The company designed a multi-purpose drone that can survey land, deliver packages, and provide emergency communication.

The committee members worked at cross-purposes, undermining the project's progress.

At the dinner, they entertained themselves with cross-purposes, inventing questions and answers that combined absurdly unrelated ideas.

The volunteers worked together with a common purpose to rebuild the community center.