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practical

[prak-ti-kuhl] / ˈpræk tɪ kəl /




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It is expected to include practical tips on how much screen time children should have, when they should get their first smart phone, and how technology is used in schools.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

What has been missing is a practical bridge linking America’s workers to America’s needs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

"Any announced production increases or changes to output targets will have limited practical value," said Ole Hansen, a commodities analyst at Saxo Bank.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

They say the revised list is designed to reflect practical usage while still ensuring that service members of all faiths have access to chaplain services.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Père Lafontant despised the concept because he knew what it meant in practical terms: the simplest technology was for the poor, while the rich had the resources to afford the best technology.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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