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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are practically the size" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when comparing the dimensions or scale of two or more objects, indicating that they are nearly the same size.
Example: "The two buildings are practically the size of each other, making it difficult to determine which one is taller."
Alternatives: "are almost the same size" or "are nearly the size".
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All the people in all the aisles feel this profound satisfaction over what good deals they are getting as they pile the stuff into their shopping carts, which are practically the size of 18-wheelers with safety air bags for the driver.
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By contrast, Henry was practically the size of a mountain lion.
The shining disc was practically the size of a full moon, a blue-white light surrounded by a blue halo.
The magnetizations are practically the same.
The results are practically the same.
Heel to toe, their feet were practically the same size.
They're practically the same size give or take a millimeter or two here and there, and both weigh 97 grams.
Besides, we're practically the same size.
Applying the proposed scale-up rules, the flocculation efficiency was found to be practically the same irrespective of vessel size and flocculation dosage.
Moreover, the size distribution of the aerosol is practically the same at 1 and 4 kPa.
Fred's is practically the Corcoran Group canteen.
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