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philosophical

[fil-uh-sof-i-kuhl] / ˌfɪl əˈsɒf ɪ kəl /


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On a philosophical level, this has changed what it means to be an F1 driver - and not in a way anyone who understands the sport thinks is positive.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Today, entanglement is more than a philosophical puzzle.

From Science Daily • May 13, 2026

So there may have been a philosophical thing: “We’re going to put our foot down on more mergers. We’re not going to let this one happen.”

From Slate • May 5, 2026

When I press Renfrew about this, he turns philosophical.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

It doesn’t matter that he's quite possibly talking complete bullshit, because Nick is a little bit irresistible when he's in one of his philosophical moods.

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli




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