Depending on the purpose at hand, there can be a case for looking at either net debt or gross debt. (rba.gov.au)
A wise man (who was religious and clearly though I'd be be better off finding belief in God) told me that all I HAD to know about God for the purpose at hand (sobriety) was that I wasn't him. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
By recognizing the social force of the forms available, the preacher can make a conscientious selection for the purpose at hand. (religion-online.org)