Sentence examples for purposes keeping from inspiring English sources

It maintained possession, which served several purposes: keeping the ball away from Marta, conserving energy and creating scoring chances.

These early results suggested that the fluorescence emitted by the mRFP could be used for later autofocusing purposes, keeping in mind that one of the main features we are interested in is the change of subcellular localization of the prenylatable GFP fusion protein from the periphery of the cell to the nucleus after inhibition.

These serve two purposes: Keeping the aligners in your mouth and allowing teeth to be rotated.

A plastic release valve is included for safety purposes, keeping the gun from exploding.

Its target ("excessive" profits) and its purpose (keeping poor people warm) look popular.

The purpose: keeping northern raiders from swooping down into the heart of China.

But there is no doubt that the House of Lords is succeeding in its main purpose – keeping the government of the day in check.

I have never heard Mrs. McPherson preach — a record which, Heaven helping me, I purpose keeping untarnished — but from her literary style, I get the idea.

But it serves its purpose: keeping the band visible and staying out of its way better than some of U2's past stadium contraptions.

German policy makers believe the crisis is serving a purpose, keeping pressure on free-spending governments and forcing them to reform.

(Mr. Cheney was a hit with the delegates, who had been languishing on topics like "Prosperity With a Purpose: Keeping America Prosperous". However, many people who saw him on TV felt the new vice-presidential candidate had all the warmth and charm of an armadillo).