practical
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The reality is that we currently face practical, immediate funding needs that require a practical, immediate response.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
Jocelin’s determination to build a vast new spire on the cathedral of which he is dean, without adequate foundations, and against all practical advice, begins as a vision and ends in delusion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
For millions of Nigerians, particularly in rural areas, rivers are the most practical means of transport.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Still, the researchers say the findings demonstrate how materials science could help address a practical barrier to skin cancer prevention.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 20, 2026
“Are we dealing with a real theft,” asked the Paris-Journal, “or a practical joke?”
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
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