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as in possible
capable of being done or carried out
a workable plan for attracting a minor league team to the city
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as in useful
capable of being put to use or account
a workable solution to the state's growing financial woes
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Recent Examples of workable
The following is a workable strategy for sustaining and increasing production in this unpredictably changing environment.
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Akin Akinpelu, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
Businesses need sites that are workable for their processes.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 4 Aug. 2024
There is only one workable solution to the problem of the high cost of rental housing in Pasadena and everywhere else: allowing for the creation of more rental housing.
—The Editorial Board, Orange County Register, 20 June 2024
Remind folks that the goal is not a perfect solution, but a workable solution, and transition to action.
—Matt Butcher, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
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Akin Akinpelu, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
Businesses need sites that are workable for their processes.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 4 Aug. 2024
There is only one workable solution to the problem of the high cost of rental housing in Pasadena and everywhere else: allowing for the creation of more rental housing.
—The Editorial Board, Orange County Register, 20 June 2024
Remind folks that the goal is not a perfect solution, but a workable solution, and transition to action.
—Matt Butcher, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for workable
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Returning to school as quickly as possible, with appropriate support, and getting light exercise that doesn’t pose a head injury risk are important first steps in concussion recovery, and in line with the latest research.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Get as much done as possible today, because your drive will fizzle by evening.Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2024
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But if you’re just getting started in AI, those useful lists can start to feel overwhelming.Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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For those interested in investing in this segment of the market, technical analysis is useful in determining which of the two stocks may be better positioned.Katie Stockton, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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Executives at The Taiwan Creative Content Fest were told Tuesday that Thailand will soon increase its location production rebate system to 30% of applicable spending, up from the current 20%.Patrick Frater, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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This principle is applicable in any type of communication and can be adopted right away.Adrian Dearnell, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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More direct treatments can lessen the pathogen load in the environment, but treating coral colonies individually and by hand like the team in the study is not feasible long-term or on a large scale.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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As recorder, some of the proposals likely wouldn't be feasible.Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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This portable charger is a great practical gift that really anyone could use.Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 5 Nov. 2024
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From a practical perspective, Kantz notes that homeowners who live in warm climates year-round might consider going for lighter colors to avoid heat retention that could make the interior of a home warmer and result in higher cooling costs.Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Florida Democratic Party under chair Nikki Fried has gone all-in on this election, hoping to prove that the party — which has been bleeding voters and legislative seats — is still viable.Martin Vassolo, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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In relation to women's health, Kennedy's most recent position on abortions is that the procedure should be banned if the fetus is viable.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 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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But scientists funded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health, the largest funder of basic and applied research, typically experience gaps in funding of 2 to 3 years each, a 2023 study found.ByJeffrey Brainard, science.org, 1 Aug. 2024
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The ultimate point here is not that all competition concerns about Google are necessarily groundless but that restrained enforcement of antitrust law, and Google’s concern about its reputation, are already driving the company to address legitimate concerns with practicable solutions.Berin Szoka, Foreign Affairs, 20 June 2012
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In Dutch - State/Federal Clinicians must adjudicate claims and remit patient credit balances as soon as practicable.Jeff Gorke, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
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“Workable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/workable. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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