practicable
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Obama made clear that these were temporary emergency measures to save companies that faced extinction, and that the government would sell off its stock holdings as soon as that was practicable.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
"But of course intentions are not enough. We have to have a very strong verification system in place... as soon as is practicable," he added.
From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026
A dynamic strategy—with the 4% rule as a reference point—is practicable without specialized software.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
Buckingham Palace has said the move from Royal Lodge in Windsor to Sandringham will take place "as soon as possible and practicable".
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2025
Yes, patent, with a gold seal and red ribbons too if that had been practicable.
From "Absalom, Absalom!" by William Faulkner
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