practically
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Cole’s Tyler acts practically while collapsing into a black hole of cynicism.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
The audience were left "practically speechless" by the "electrifying" show, added Mondo Sonoro's Daniel Caballero, external, who said West appeared focused, committed and "determined to regain his sanity and his passion".
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
Change the herbs accordingly: chives and parsley are excellent with giardiniera, while Mexican-style pickled carrots practically beg for cilantro and oregano.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026
"In a single second I practically lost everything -- my dreams, everything."
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
Miss Myrt dying practically on the eve of school starting up.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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