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practical

[prak-ti-kuhl] / ˈpræk tɪ kəl /




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And then Dave Infante gave me a much more practical explanation.

From Salon Aug. 15, 2026

The record number of candidates also posed practical challenges, such as the need to use large tables to count ballot papers that measured a whopping 90cm in length.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

Watch the documentary and read the practical takeaways.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

“He explained practical things like colon cancer and bowel movements,” Winfrey told Emmy Magazine.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

“Osmosis is not a practical study strategy. Also, Win is here. Come on.”

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste




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