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practicable

[prak-ti-kuh-buhl] / ˈpræk tɪ kə bəl /


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It is not practicable to water mature trees, gardeners explained.

From Barron's Aug. 25, 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

The former human rights lawyer will make recommendations to Scottish ministers to address any findings "as soon as is practicable".

From BBC Dec. 9, 2025

These policies manipulated the differences between the tribes and ensured that unity would not exist, thereby making the easy governance of such a large country practicable.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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