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practical

[prak-ti-kuhl] / ˈpræk tɪ kəl /




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Air conditioning is one answer, but it is not affordable or practical for many households.

From Science Daily Jul. 29, 2026

But for those who want more practical careers, the landscape is much more complicated.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

People often think supporting someone through grief needs to be an act of emotional labor, but offering practical help is equally important.

From MarketWatch Jul. 28, 2026

Mouse House is hiring PhD-level talent to study “computer graphics and AI” for Pixar and Disney films, people to “bridge the gap between research and practical studio application.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 26, 2026

Galileo’s theory was practical; it just took a full century to pay off.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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