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practical

[prak-ti-kuhl] / ˈpræk tɪ kəl /




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But for those who want more practical careers, the landscape is much more complicated.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

Barring an unexpected pivot by the SEC, practical considerations are fast approaching for investors and companies alike.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 26, 2026

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 researchers stressed that rapamycin should not be considered a practical treatment for these symptoms in people.

From Science Daily Jul. 25, 2026

Imani, always practical, tells me, “Oh, c’mon, Izzy! Weddings are fun. You get to dress up and do fancy stuff.”

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper




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