practical

Example Sentences

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The defence ministry official said that a similar provision was "in effect during the Cold War and had no practical relevance".

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

But the pair of young couples are treating this practical business transaction between customer and caterer as their double date, lingering too long and asking for more wine, joking that they’re not quite certain yet.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

They eased mechanical strain, making it practical to run banks of elevators continuously, packing in larger workforces and turning vertical circulation into a scalable system rather than a bottleneck.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

This makes the combined method a practical option for large-scale food production.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 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