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as in applicable
capable of being put to use or account
useful suggestions for limiting the amount of food we eat
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as in available
capable of or suitable for being used for a particular purpose
I've found this tool really useful for making sure all my pictures are hung straight
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as in helpful
providing service or assistance
hopefully, the consultant's financial advice will prove useful in planning for our retirement
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Recent Examples of useful
The most useful pair of gloves in my arsenal is probably L.L. Bean’s Primaloft Packaway Gloves.
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Wes Siler, Outside Online, 22 Dec. 2024
Reebok White Leather Sneakers Sneakers are useful in any season, and that includes winter.
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At a distanced view, the practice of social studies may seem far from useful in the fight against misinformation.
—Brayden Pryor, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
Crown corporations can be very useful, but many are hard to justify in a time of rapidly increasing costs and taxes.
—Wal Van Lierop, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Wes Siler, Outside Online, 22 Dec. 2024
Reebok White Leather Sneakers Sneakers are useful in any season, and that includes winter.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024
At a distanced view, the practice of social studies may seem far from useful in the fight against misinformation.
—Brayden Pryor, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
Crown corporations can be very useful, but many are hard to justify in a time of rapidly increasing costs and taxes.
—Wal Van Lierop, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Encourage cross-functional collaboration between AI engineers and industry experts to help ensure that new technological solutions are not only innovative but also practically applicable to the business environment. 4.George Tsarouchas, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Kudus, 24, has an £85million release clause — applicable to other Premier League clubs — which expired on July 10 and will not be active again until the end of the 2024-25 season.Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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The Luar Belted Mule is currently available online on Luar’s website.Essence, Essence, 20 Dec. 2024
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The second letter will notify owners when the replacement seat pad and cleaning kit are available.DeVonne Goode, Parents, 20 Dec. 2024
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Government shutdowns have proven to be ineffective ways to reform spending, but deals crafted around the debt limit have in the past proven helpful.The Editors, National Review, 19 Dec. 2024
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While these tips are helpful guidelines, everyone’s skin is different.Sara Button, AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024
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Take this time to prepare for future energy needs with practical savings.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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The overall picture is that the physiology is real, but the practical effects seem to be too small to measure.Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024
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Fran suggested some modular shelving from West Elm, which was very functional but not terribly expensive.Sid Evans, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2024
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The entire line of darling and functional luggage maximizes space and keeps the most important items secure while still within reach.Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 24 Dec. 2024
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Fagioli has sparkled in moments since returning from his betting ban earlier this year, but under Motta the 23-year-old has slipped down the pecking order, and a sale could be beneficial for all concerned.Emmet Gates, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Simpson says this creates a more stable environment for beneficial gut bacteria to thrive and helps regulate the immune response by preventing immune over-activation linked to poor gut barrier function.Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 26 Dec. 2024
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According to Matt Kessler, an applied linguist at the University of South Florida who has researched Duolingo’s efficacy, the app is giving you a beginner’s guide, and not much more.Imogen West-Knights, The Dial, 21 Nov. 2024
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An applied micro-economist, Bertrand conducts research in the fields of labor economics, corporate finance, political economy and development economics.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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The sides and the front-facing facade are operable to ensure natural ventilation and a canopy has been installed for shading.Adam Williams, New Atlas, 4 Dec. 2024
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The Navajo communities where polling places were not operable once polls were set to open were Rock Point, Cottonwood, St. Michaels and Dennehostso.Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Useful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/useful. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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