in practical terms
as a practical matter

But as a practical matter, that is not likely to happen, he added.

As a practical matter, you shouldn't pay full price for anything.

As a practical matter, they do not seem right now to have much of a choice.

As a practical matter, it would be up to Congress.

As a practical matter, what would be done with the books?

As a practical matter, he's said that for the last five years.

But as a practical matter, the companies have less than three weeks to make a decision.

"Now in your time it has become a practical matter of life and death."

As a practical matter, I can see the other side's point.

Perhaps as a practical matter they have no choice but to move toward each other.