ideal
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The ideal invention would be a light polyester air-conditioned undergarment, enclosed around the neck, wrists and ankles and battery operated.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
As for Woking, it's hardly an ideal time to be looking for a new head coach.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
For an administration looking for drug-pricing wins that also strengthen American scientific leadership, biomimetic eCPs are an ideal fit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
Dodgers pitcher Justin Wrobleski helped lead his team to an ideal 2-1 road win over the Phillies Tuesday, avoiding overtaxing his arm.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
By the end of the school day on Friday, I was pretty happy that I hadn’t found the ideal moment to speak to Tina all week.
From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen
“No union is more profound than marriage, for it embodies the highest ideals of love, fidelity, devotion, sacrifice, and family,” he wrote.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
The plan is “long on ideals but very short on specifics,” the bank says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
"There's more to do to fulfil the nation's founding ideals," he said.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
We cheered our national ideals, and the nation seemed unified in trying to live up to them.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2026
At times, some of them agonized over the great gulf between their words, ideals, and actions.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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Frindle
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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
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"The Witches" by Roald Dahl, Chapters 1–5
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