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impractical

[im-prak-ti-kuhl] / ɪmˈpræk tɪ kəl /


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Evie is conscious about missing out on saving for retirement, but there are other things she needs money for that make it impractical right now.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

Some ideas were rejected as impractical, like the shopper who suggested Net-a-Porter deliver packages by private jet.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

Testing possible printing settings one by one is also impractical.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 27, 2026

"Airdropping personnel with parachute systems is impractical because, unfortunately, the enemy's assets can neutralize them very rapidly," said 24-year-old instructor Axel.

From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026

“No, but you hold classes every day, and many are as impractical as this cake.”

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood




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