practical
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The practical effect may be minimal since the litigation probably won’t be fully resolved before the law’s 150-day shot-clock for imposing the tariffs ends on July 24.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
This combination could make long-duration missions to Mars more practical and cost-effective.
From Science Daily • May 6, 2026
Beth R. Smith confirmed that the entire 2nd Battalion 7th Marines received academic and practical training before deploying to Los Angeles.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
And in “The Lazy Genius Way,” Kendra Adachi makes a case for something both practical and freeing: start small, and let that be enough.
From Salon • May 5, 2026
Engrossed one day in these practical chores, he was shocked to see the owl again, up on a branch in a tree near his house.
From "Abel's Island" by William Steig
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