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for all practical purposes

 

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Adverbial for all practical purposes has 1 sense
  1. for all practical purposes, to all intents and purposes, for all intents and purposes - in every practical sense; "to all intents and purposes the case is closed"; "the rest are for all practical purposes useless"

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Term: for all practical purposes

Description:

For all practical purposes is a phrase commonly used to indicate that something is true or valid in most practical situations, even if it may not be completely accurate in all circumstances.

Sample Sentences:

As an adverb:

1. The car is considered brand new, but for all practical purposes, it is just a refurbished model.

2. The project was finished on time, but for all practical purposes, it was a close call.

As a noun:

1. She was appointed as CEO, but for all practical purposes, she held all the power in the company.

2. The company merger created a new entity, but for all practical purposes, it was a takeover.

As a prepositional phrase:

1. For all practical purposes, the restaurant is fully booked for the evening.

2. The new regulations, for all practical purposes, restrict the use of certain chemicals.

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