How to use "practical" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "practical" in popular movie and book plots

  • Segundus's article generates considerable interest in Mr Norrell, who moves to London to revive practical English magic.  - Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell
  • They assert that there is a need for a practical document that distills the means to a spiritual life.  - Bhagavata Purana
  • Richard begins to show her how practical the suit is because of its many pockets.  - Somewhere in Time (film)
  • In the year 2055, time travel has become a practical reality, and the company Time Safari Inc.  - A Sound of Thunder
  • The series revolves around the adventures of the Neko Majin, a race of cat-creatures who enjoy practical jokes and martial arts.  - Neko Majin
  • Leo has developed a machine that enables the past to be viewed—but it is of no practical use as the image is not resolvable into details.  - Making History (novel)
  • As Abby and Noelle attempt to explain, Brian decides he has been the victim of a practical joke and leaves in disgust.  - The Truth About Cats & Dogs
  • The only item he manages to find is a sign a practical joker must have put on the ground saying "unexploded bomb".  - William Does His Bit
  • The show follows him as he tries to perform incredibly well-thought-out and elaborate practical jokes, or pranks, on people.  - What's with Andy?
  • It depicts how Seldon develops his theory of psychohistory from hypothetical concept to practical application.  - Forward the Foundation
  • This story is full of practical jokes and touching moments like the long journey home of Nero, a beloved pet.  - Caddie Woodlawn
  • Skip tries to tell Jonathan that it was all just a practical joke and to just laugh it off, but Jonathan is too embarrassed to see the humor.  - Class (film)
  • She is infuriated when she discovers this, even though she also likes to play practical jokes.  - The Birds (film)
  • However, it has long been clear that, for practical emitter operation, the value of s lies in the range 09 to 1.  - Field electron emission
  • One day, they have their latest prank, George and Harold pull a series of practical jokes at the school's football game.  - The Adventures of Captain Underpants
  • Believing that a practical joke is being played on him, he wishes that she will stay with him forever, and his wish is granted.  - Oh My Goddess!

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