The phrase
"several different purposes" means that something or someone is being used for multiple reasons, goals or objectives.
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Similar to the Celtic Knot in style, the Triquetra has been used for
several different purposes in different cultures, but it's most commonly associated with the idea of the trinity: Not only are the three sides (representing Father, Son and Holy Spirit) distinctly, they are also interconnected.
This stuff is provable it makes sense, these books which have been retranslated and used for
several different purposes since there original form are an allegory a fable.
Amino acids have
several different purposes in our lives, from forming the building blocks of proteins and acting as neurotransmitters in our brains, to being used in the manufacture of fertilizer, biodegradable plastics and certain drugs.
People in the foodservice industry use heated shelves
for several different purposes, including holding dinner entrees and side dishes until they are ready to be served, keeping take - out boxes warm until they are ready to be delivered, or keeping buffet items hot and ready for people to dish onto their plates.
The Mover Kit can be assembled within 15 minutes and can be configured for
several different purposes.
When you slide the phone up, the bottom display could potentially be used for
several different purposes.
It soon became apparent that rugs were something to be cherished, treasured, and well cared for, as they served
several different purposes.