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serve a useful end

stresses
gen. пойти на пользу (For nearly half a century Gastown steadily declined. Ironically, the lack of economic activity served a useful end; little new construction took place, but at the same time few old buildings were demolished or modernized. (Ron Phillips) ART Vancouver)
formal принести пользу (For nearly half a century Gastown steadily declined. Ironically, the lack of economic activity served a useful end; little new construction took place, but at the same time few old buildings were demolished or modernized. (Ron Phillips) ART Vancouver)

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