in every practical sense

Frequently; often, To a great degree or extent, (degree adverb used before a noun phrase) for all practical purposes but not completely, adjective_ (quantifier used with mass nouns) great in quantity or degree or extent, Great in quantity; long in duration, Great in quantity, degree, or extent, noun_ A large quantity or amount, Something great or remarkable, A great quantity; a great deal; also, an indefinite quantity