seriousness of purpose

collocation in English

meaningsofseriousnessandpurpose

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seriousness
noun[U]
uk
/ˈsɪə.ri.əs.nəs/us
/ˈsɪr.i.əs.nəs/
the state of being very bad ...
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purpose
noun
uk
/ˈpɜː.pəs/us
/ˈpɝː.pəs/
why you do something or why ...
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(Definition ofseriousnessandpurposefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofseriousness of purpose

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Involving the community in birth control does not necessarily have to be the sober, dedicated, zealous enterprise that admits only ofseriousnessofpurpose.
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The inner intensity of this movement drew to a conclusion with spiritual passion and eloquence that affirmed the work's underlyingseriousnessofpurpose.
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That is, a farce might demonstrate theseriousnessofpurposeappropriate to a modern artist just as successfully, or perhaps better than, many works with weightier subject matter.
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The effort which has gone into it, the depth andseriousnessofpurpose, are deeply impressive.
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To my mind, too, the complications reflect a realseriousnessofpurpose.
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That is the issue for us and it is the issue we have to address with a genuineseriousnessofpurpose.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
It will be extra evidence of ourseriousnessofpurposeif we are prepared to make this type of change.
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This is a prudent and practical task, and an indication of our continuedseriousnessofpurpose.
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The commitment andseriousnessofpurposeshown by all the parties in these talks is a source of encouragement for the future.
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Abroad, ourseriousnessofpurposeand our determination have been understood and welcomed.
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We must all show the same composure,seriousnessofpurposeand maturity.
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Her self-deprecating humour belied theseriousnessofpurposewith which she approached the subject of adoption.
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If we are to enter a period of resurgence, surely we must demonstrate ourseriousnessofpurposeand our devotion to protecting the values for which we stand.
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He easily ranks among the finest writers in this country because hisseriousnessofpurposeis wedded to an admirable lightness of touch.
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Selectors will also look for strong motivation andseriousnessofpurpose, including the presentation of a specific and realistic academic programme.
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