practical
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These links, used by Kiran and his friends, have practical downsides – such as frequent buffering or poor quality, or platforms that disappear without warning.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026
Pitching the crowd of creatives on Wednesday, he said the transition from practical effects to computer graphics was equally fraught.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
Although practical applications will require further development, this atomic-scale approach could eventually help researchers manage both vortex movement and heat flow in future superconducting technologies, potentially enabling more efficient devices that consume less power.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026
Even if it was practical to unpick it all, she's acknowledged there's little appetite for major upheaval.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
Almost a week ago, Mama put it into two practical plaits down my back, but they’re getting frizzy at the edges.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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