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practicable

[prak-ti-kuh-buhl] / ˈpræk tɪ kə bəl /


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Obama made clear that these were temporary emergency measures to save companies that faced extinction, and that the government would sell off its stock holdings as soon as that was practicable.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

"But of course intentions are not enough. We have to have a very strong verification system in place... as soon as is practicable," he added.

From Barron's Jun. 26, 2026

A dynamic strategy—with the 4% rule as a reference point—is practicable without specialized software.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 23, 2026

In October, Buckingham Palace said the move would take place "as soon as possible and practicable".

From BBC Dec. 23, 2025

There were too many of them over too wide an area to make a spraying program practicable.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson




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