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practically

[prak-tik-lee] / ˈpræk tɪk li /


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Balancing the burden between current and future cohorts is a tricky question, both theoretically and practically.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

Tyler, London: Tottenham are at the disadvantage with practically no momentum!

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Tuesday’s announcement shows progress toward practically useful quantum computers is occurring faster than anticipated.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

In his heyday, Michael Quill ran New York City’s transit-workers union and practically owned New York.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

I couldn’t help but gasp and lower my eyes, shielding my identity beneath the brim of my black bonnet, which Aunt Kitty had be-feathered with practically an entire bird.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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