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Definition of ivory tower:

(n) : a sheltered, overly-academic existence or perspective, implying a disconnection or lack of awareness of reality or practical considerations
"such a proposal looks fine from an ivory tower, but it could never work in real life."
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website design charlotte.
Definition of ivory tower:

(n) : a sheltered, overly-academic existence or perspective, implying a disconnection or lack of awareness of reality or practical considerations
"such a proposal looks fine from an ivory tower, but it could never work in real life."

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