usefulness

Example Sentences

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As prediction markets grow in popularity, so does their usefulness for Wall Street.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

Then in her 20s, she was working at a paper-bag factory in Springfield, Mass. At the time, paper bags were envelope-shaped and couldn’t stand upright, limiting their usefulness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

That limited its usefulness in the U.S.—and became Charles Goodyear’s obsession.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Many current DNA robot designs are still relatively simple and operate in isolation, limiting their usefulness in complex real-world environments.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

He published prolifically; his areas of interest, which included the propagation of electron beams and their usefulness as ionization agents, were among the most intriguing in physics; and his resourceful laboratory technique was widely praised.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik