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to an almost complete degree
- After months of practice, she was practically fluent in the new language.
- The project was practically finished; only a few details remained.
- The negotiation was practically settled, pending only a few minor details.
- The entire city was practically shut down due to the severe snowstorm.
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in a practical manner
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in effect, though not officially or exactly so
- He was practically the boss during the manager's absence.
- They live practically next door to each other.
- She is practically a professional after all her training.
- The factory is practically a ghost town after the layoffs.
- He's practically a millionaire with all his investments.
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