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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
Additionally, Sacher argues that the Electoral College is useful in instances like the 2000 Presidential Election.
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Russell Falcon, The Hill, 3 Nov. 2024
Infantry mortality rates are another useful metric of how well health care services are distributed across the general population.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 3 Nov. 2024
The idea is to make something that's useful for specialized use cases such as science, mathematics, and academic research.
—Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 2 Nov. 2024
While metadata can be useful, indiscriminate collection can lead to information overload.
—Mani Padisetti, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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Russell Falcon, The Hill, 3 Nov. 2024
Infantry mortality rates are another useful metric of how well health care services are distributed across the general population.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 3 Nov. 2024
The idea is to make something that's useful for specialized use cases such as science, mathematics, and academic research.
—Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 2 Nov. 2024
While metadata can be useful, indiscriminate collection can lead to information overload.
—Mani Padisetti, Forbes, 25 Oct. 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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Recognizing the issue, over the summer, the Federal Highway Administration published guidance and held a webinar highlighting dozens of federal funding programs available to upgrade legacy highways.David Zipper, Vox, 13 Nov. 2024
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While intermediate powder skiing is available out the back door of the hut, owner Travis Mohrman said the terrain is best suited for experienced backcountry skiers.Margaret Jackson, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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Adobe continues to make Photoshop's interface more customizable and helpful.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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There was very much a discipline of being in the present moment and being connected to your senses, which is massively helpful as an actor.Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 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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In the new study, the team wanted to investigate whether screening movies during fMRI scanning could give any insight into how the brain’s functional networks respond to a series of complex audio and visual stimuli.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
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There’s a place in your home for cherished ginger jars and beloved heirlooms—but this super functional spot isn’t it.Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
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Within sectors, this outcome will be especially beneficial to financial stocks, with regional banks set to pop 3% in a Trump win, the firm said.Sarah Min, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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This can be beneficial for future career opportunities and collaborations.William Arruda, Forbes, 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 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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Drones are vulnerable to hacking and espionage as well, especially as their operating systems grow more sophisticated and remotely operable.Tom Donilon, Foreign Affairs, 28 Jan. 2022
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“Useful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/useful. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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