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impractical

[im-prak-ti-kuhl] / ɪmˈpræk tɪ kəl /


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"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

For many who want to opt out of commercial flying, owning a plane is impractical.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

Given that you don’t live in the same state as your friend, it would be impractical to act as executor.

From MarketWatch Jul. 28, 2026

She added that a number of "chocolate box pretty cottages" are great for holidays but are "totally impractical" for full-time living as "they're cold, damp and dark in the winter".

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

Mathematics wasn’t used for anything impractical, except their system of astrology.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife




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