practical
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There’s one more problem, Goodrich said, and it’s a practical one.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
The researchers identified several practical steps consumers can take to lessen the environmental impact of washing dishes:
From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026
While the presidential role is largely ceremonial under Hungary's system of government, it has some practical functions, including confirming public appointments.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
One reason aging studies remain uncommon is practical.
From Science Daily • May 31, 2026
The first great, practical achievement of the new science was Newcomen’s steam engine of 1712—the very engine Swift was presumably mocking when he complained about mills being built where there were no rivers.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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