practical
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Mouse House is hiring PhD-level talent to study “computer graphics and AI” for Pixar and Disney films, people to “bridge the gap between research and practical studio application.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
The practical nature of the placement also helped Kelsey build her confidence.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
About 23.6 million adults care for older parents, and many haven’t talked about the practical realities they might eventually have to manage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
The practical lesson from the research: Build your retirement plan around essential expenses.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
I liked James, maybe a whole lot, and I’d go out with him again if he asked, but I had to be practical.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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