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impractical

[im-prak-ti-kuhl] / ɪmˈpræk tɪ kəl /


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How can an American citizen living and working abroad — in my case, Japan — build long-term wealth when many of the usual U.S. financial tools are unavailable or impractical?

From MarketWatch Jul. 2, 2026

It’s a philosophy that’s helped Musk do what many thought was impractical, such as developing reusable rockets.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 27, 2026

“We see a large and increasing tailwind for Vertex and Bedrock as huge models with massive context require large infrastructure capabilities that are impractical for single developers to acquire,” wrote Salmon.

From Barron's Jun. 12, 2026

Although critics have blasted his plans as impractical, his messages were welcomed by the scores of people who showed up Saturday for a campaign meet and greet in Sherman Oaks.

From Los Angeles Times May 21, 2026

We could get out of either window onto the roof and down, or go down the hay chute if the stairs were impractical.

From "A Farewell To Arms" by Ernest Hemingway




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