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ideal

[ahy-dee-uhl, ahy-deel] / aɪˈdi əl, aɪˈdil /




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“We haven’t done that yet. It would be ideal to do that.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

"Of course, we wanted to stop them getting chances and in an ideal world there are no shots but it was two really good teams going against each other."

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The gas transfers heat exceptionally well, making it ideal for rapid cooling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Featuring an intuitive “one-click” interface consistent across all devices, it is ideal for both beginners and frequent travelers.

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026

Since Fischer’s Worldwide Church of God faith observed the same dietary and many of the Sabbath laws as the Judaic tradition, Grossinger’s was an ideal selection.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady