impractical
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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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