"practically speaking" is a correct and usable phrase in written English. It is used to preface a statement or idea that offers a practical or pragmatic approach to a situation or decision. For example, "Practically speaking, the most efficient way to complete this project would be to hire extra help."
Practically speaking, not really.
It made no sense, practically speaking.
Practically speaking, this seems beyond improbable.
Such a resolution is, practically speaking, impossible.
But how would it work, practically speaking?
It's also smart, practically speaking.
"Practically speaking, they've become foreigners.
Practically speaking, things occasionally drifted into absurdity.
Freedman fails to address it, practically speaking.
But practically speaking, the rebuke matters.
He did not have to, practically speaking.
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