practical effect
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of practical effect
First recorded in 1980–85
Example Sentences
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Published in Nature Cities, the comprehensive review synthesizes evidence from cities worldwide, revealing how human conflict and cultural practices affect wildlife genetics, behavior and survival in urban environments.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 9, 2025
It is one of the few studies to examine how parenting practices affect screen use in early adolescence, when children start to become more independent.
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2024
An online survey of both workers and managers is under way to get a better idea of scheduling practices around the city and how those practices affect workers’ lives.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 4, 2016
Still, some Saudis worry about how domestic practices affect their image abroad.
From New York Times • Jan. 18, 2015
OPM’s policies and practices affect about 2 million federal employees and several million more family members and retirees.
From Washington Post • Nov. 7, 2013
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