practical
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"Our agencies did not take all practical steps to protect you," government minister Louise Upston said to his children.
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
The contrast between the captive-reared and translocated wild crocodiles could have practical value for conservation programs.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026
But perhaps the biggest opportunity for the nationalist leaders lies in the political rather than the practical.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
Finally, whereas the column focuses on threats to democracy and turnout as the decisive test for Newsom, several reports highlight more personal and practical hurdles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
‘Proof’ thus covers both necessary truths and practical tests, and it has the same etymological root as ‘probe’ and ‘probability’.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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