practically

(eg. vexed, tone, tattoo )

practically /ˈpræk tək li/ ?

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(adv) almost; nearly
(adv) in a practical manner
(adv) (degree adverb used before a noun phrase) for all practical purposes but not completely

In its all-out embrace of such sales, however, it did legitimize the notion that practically any adult could handle a big fat mortgage.
The need to help sustain other species besides ourselves is often overlooked, but the importance of it remains without them, we lose practically everything.
By the end of the year, police had practically torn the house down in their search.

"They're just such good footballers, and that showed up our current limitations today," said Loew. "They stifled us in certain areas, and we were never able to break free. Their passing game is so good, you spend practically all your time...
on Jul 7, 2010 By: Joachim Loew Source: Toronto Sun
Nigeria captain Joseph Yobo said: "I think the sending off played a big part in the game. We were in control before the sending-off. It looks like even if we win the next game, we're not going to qualify, so practically we are out of the tournament....
on Jun 17, 2010 By: Joseph Yobo Source: MirrorFootball.co.uk
"Fundamentally they are a team who get back into their defensive positions very well, using a back-line of four and practically five midfielders, with (Keisuke) Honda generally up front," Paraguay coach Gerardo Martino said. "When they get...
on Jun 28, 2010 By: Gerardo Martino Source: The Associated Press