in practice

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"A formal hierarchy still remains in Tehran, but in practice, power and authority are likely exercised in a more fragmented and diffuse manner," said Sabet.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

It did not include any maps to indicate where the pilot zones would be located, or any explanation of how they might work in practice.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

But in practice, the movement’s definitions of good and how to maximize it are at times controversial.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

In theory GDP and GDI should be the same, though in practice they differ slightly because of statistical imprecision.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

His father-in-law, who owned the Ilium School of Optometry, who had set Billy up in practice, was a genius in his field.

From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut