Though perhaps intentionally lacking in artistic individuality or aural challenge to the listener, the piece serves its solemn purpose and has worn well.

They had sequestered her, allowing her to be seen only infrequently, and had let it be known that she was reserved for a solemn purpose.

He gave it bold classical contours and applied simplified modeling, reflecting the huge scale of the project and its solemn purpose.

Traditionally, there is little chatting during a meal with Senegalese, who eat with solemn purpose.

The solemn purpose cannot dignify, but only accentuates by contrast the foreknown futility.

It is not a mere whim; it is not the casual revival of my old wishes and desires; but an earnest, solemn purpose.

In tone, these Latinate phrases suited the commission's solemn purpose, but contrasted sharply with the events described in its narrative - for the story is bizarre.

Cait moved with solemn purpose, immune to the charms and curiosities around her.

Of course, today sees us gathered here, not just for its symbolic value, but also for a solemn purpose.

We must stop pretending that the phony war accomplishes our solemn purpose.