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practical

[prak-ti-kuhl] / ˈpræk tɪ kəl /




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It comes as official figures shared exclusively with the BBC suggest no-one turned up to take 64,500 practical driving tests last year.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

"Any announced production increases or changes to output targets will have limited practical value," said Ole Hansen, a commodities analyst at Saxo Bank.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

They say the revised list is designed to reflect practical usage while still ensuring that service members of all faiths have access to chaplain services.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Employers increasingly emphasize demonstrated competencies, project-based experience and practical problem-solving abilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 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




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