practically

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No. This man practically saved Southern California from itself, and we didn’t even name a freeway off-ramp in his honor.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi give users the ability to bet on practically anything by purchasing “shares” in potential outcomes.

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026

It’s a notable shift from the industry giant that practically invented the consumer market when it unleashed ChatGPT, which is still the most popular AI product ever made.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

Before they get to scholarship level, players would be assessed at 14 to see what education pathway suits them - whether they are academic or more practically inclined.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

“This needlepoint is lovely,” I practically hollered as I blocked Mrs. Maroney’s way from the staircase into the living room.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan