practical
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Powderly said that the prospect of dealing with the claims on a case-by-case basis was "neither realistic nor practical", but added that this would have prolonged matters for years with "no guarantee of outcomes".
From BBC • May 19, 2026
It’s straightforward and uncomplicated, but replete with stylistic choices that add a memorable flair to the filmmaking, without losing its practical edge.
From Salon • May 19, 2026
But participants also tackle practical matters such as estate planning and end-of-life options.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
Here’s what to know about the practical and legal questions surrounding the fund.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Since George Washington, as the editor observed, “has never given bad advice to his country,” did it not make practical sense to “let him point to a map and say ‘here’?”
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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