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viable

[vahy-uh-buhl] / ˈvaɪ ə bəl /


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Edison’s contribution was an innovation that made electric light much more practical and commercially viable, but it was also part of a larger process of collective scientific research.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Improving energy storage time will be critical for making the technology practical and commercially viable.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

Together, those advances made taller towers practical and economically viable, accelerating the rise of cities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

If it retains its reputation as a viable reserve asset for central banks, and if the Iran issue doesn’t ultimately cause substantial economic damage, it could continue a longer-term uptrend.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Rowan found he had no viable argument except to say, “It isn’t right!”

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman