useful

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But starting against a gritty, grinding opponent with a long history of making better teams look bad will provide a useful test.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Such robots could be especially useful for working alongside people, operating in challenging environments, and performing delicate tasks, including assisting with surgery.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

Guardrails make the powerful model less useful for AI researchers, though the company said it would grant safeguard-free access to the science community.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Futures that mirror stock prices don’t seem useful, but futures allow for higher leverage than basic stock trading.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Clearly he did not need it for walking, but it proved useful for making grand gestures.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood