practical

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But the pair of young couples are treating this practical business transaction between customer and caterer as their double date, lingering too long and asking for more wine, joking that they’re not quite certain yet.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

But if Harrison's strategy was scoping out the competition on the start line, Katie's was a lot more practical.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Together, those advances made taller towers practical and economically viable, accelerating the rise of cities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

By combining compact laser arrays, high-speed transmission, and precise optical control, this approach offers a practical path toward next-generation indoor wireless networks that deliver greater performance without increasing energy consumption.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

Before tackling this problem, however, we need to unpack the apparently straightforward notion of practical knowledge.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton