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practical

[prak-ti-kuhl] / ˈpræk tɪ kəl /




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Ms. Margulis sees practical uses for musical daydreams.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

But accommodations deemed reasonable in the classroom aren’t always practical in the workplace.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

When the BBC asked the Green Party for clarification, a spokesperson said: "Until relatively recently, Zack was living on a houseboat, which came with its own unique practical circumstances and considerations."

From BBC • May 14, 2026

The findings suggest that studying and designing exotic quantum materials may become one of the earliest practical applications for quantum algorithms and quantum computing systems.

From Science Daily • May 13, 2026

When they reach the point of the lesson that includes the practical demonstration, he instructs the boy to place the ring on his own hand.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern




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