practical

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Cory MacNeill, a geologist from Cumberland, explains that while deep geothermal drilling was not practical in the area, the existing mine water offered a more accessible solution.

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

Young job seekers benefit from prioritizing “projects, side hustles and practical experience that show you can build, adapt and solve problems — not just what you studied,” Kantenga said.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

And, like a mail-order snow shovel that gets lost by the post office and finally turns up in July, the gift of hindsight always arrives too late to be of practical use.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood