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practicality

[prak-ti-kal-i-tee] / ˌpræk tɪˈkæl ɪ ti /
NOUN
concern with actual use
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That is met by a resistance from television executives and the practicality of New York life, with many fans unlikely to arrive at Flushing Meadows much before 7pm.

From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026

You think about the practicality of your wardrobe based on how your day is looking or what the weather forecast says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026

Double sauce is not necessary, but I like a little indulgence underscoring the practicality of a packable meal.

From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2026

However, liquid systems often require toxic solvents and may evaporate over time, limiting their practicality.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 26, 2026

But in spite of his immense practicality, he could picture her in his life.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon

The schools' names have been kept private, but it is understood that there were concerns from the Sussexes' security team about the "practicalities" of taking the children there.

From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026

Wilde in particular lights up during this section, Angela’s mind racing at possibilities she never considered for herself while fumbling over the practicalities of protocols and just how this would work.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026

“There’s very little tangible information about any of the practicalities of who it would apply to and there’s a little bit of conflicting messaging,” said McGill’s Smith.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 11, 2026

British officials are currently looking into the practicalities of deploying to escort cargoes through the Strait, but officials familiar with the matter say no final decision has been made.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 5, 2026

There was a little pause as Lazlo considered the practicalities of life in the citadel.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor




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