in practice

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What that means in practice is less clear than it sounds.

From Slate • May 14, 2026

The law of supply and demand is simple in theory, but less so in practice.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

In researching how police departments use AI and how digital technologies operate in a democratic society, we have seen how quickly the shift from probabilistic prediction to operational certainty happens in practice.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

Though Kemp, whose last international appearance came during the 2025 Ashes whitewash, will not bowl in the 50-over series against New Zealand that begins on Sunday, she has been bowling in practice since January.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

"Get to the armory and tell Lucan that Ser Lyonel notched his sword in practice and needs a new one. Here's his mark."

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin