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practical

[prak-ti-kuhl] / ˈpræk tɪ kəl /




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Here is practical advice and a hopeful plan for him to retire in five years.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026

At the other end of the spectrum, a host of unaccredited alternatives are racing to fill the perceived gap in practical instruction, the latest being the Horowitz Andreessen Academy in San Francisco.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

"My administration will consistently pursue practical measures to reduce military tensions between the two Koreas," Lee said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

The revised classification may also have practical value.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 1, 2026

When he asked her about the wardrobe change, she claimed she had realized how practical these clothes were after making some for Leo.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan




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