practicable

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

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2025

Buckingham Palace has said the move from Royal Lodge in Windsor to Sandringham will take place "as soon as possible and practicable".

From BBC • Oct. 31, 2025

Obama made clear that these were temporary measures and that the government would sell off its stockholdings as soon as that was practicable.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2025

“To the maximum extent practicable, the needs of the charter school must be given the same consideration as those of the district-run schools.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 25, 2025

Yes, patent, with a gold seal and red ribbons too if that had been practicable.

From "Absalom, Absalom!" by William Faulkner