practicality

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Indiana’s lack of glamour is a point of pride, rooted in Midwestern practicality and endless flat fields of corn.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

But critics have questioned both the practicality and cost of the plan, noting that the island's infrastructure would likely require extensive reconstruction.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Bell Labs’ structure, linked to AT&T’s manufacturing and network, ensured ideas were implemented at scale, focusing on practicality and impact.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

"Parents want decisive and evidence-based measures to protect children online and these tests will provide welcome insights into the practicality and feasibility of further interventions," said its chief executive Andy Burrows.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Now it feels like a practicality: It’s hard to buy new clothes, so I wear all the ones that fit me, even the ugly ones, even the ones that remind me of better times.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse