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ideal

[ahy-dee-uhl, ahy-deel] / aɪˈdi əl, aɪˈdil /




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She said the new homes planned at Woodside could be ideal to rent while saving up to buy your own.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Add to that a very entertaining monologue and Colman proved to be an ideal host.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

"Water is the ideal solvent -- it's abundant, non-toxic, and environmentally friendly," Raviprolu said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 11, 2026

Apart from the speed of play, AI is enabling course managers to better focus on their primary responsibility—keeping the golf course in ideal condition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

“To answer the riddles. I’m no philosopher, and I prefer, in an ideal world, to go uneaten. And you do owe me: for the business with the lampposts.”

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell




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