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ideal

[ahy-dee-uhl, ahy-deel] / aɪˈdi əl, aɪˈdil /




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That it hasn’t seems ironic, given that the Christian ideal of Jesus is in both word and deed a seeker of justice.

From Salon • Jun. 20, 2026

The waters off Jetties Beach and Steps Beach, both open to the public, are generally calm, ideal for beginners and families.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026

This makes NGC 4151 an ideal laboratory for studying black hole driven outflows.

From Science Daily • Jun. 19, 2026

And legionnaire-style hats are ideal because they protect the back of the neck.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

“Joining midyear isn’t ideal, but it’s totally possible. Fern was homeschooled before this, is that correct?”

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy




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