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practice

[prak-tis] / ˈpræk tɪs /


NOUN
business; clientele of business
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The firm had one lawyer based in L.A. who was licensed to practice in Texas, Darren McBratney, but he left in early 2022, according to the bar complaints.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

New Zealand foreign minister Peters has instructed foreign ministry officials in Beijing and Wellington to discuss the matter with Chinese authorities to "better understand" the "departure from past practice", the spokesperson said.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

State legislators are now pushing to go further, introducing two new bills that would ban the practice outright while preserving loyalty programs and coupons, as well as discounts for veterans and seniors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Similarly, look for a practice that has a contract with multiple insurance plans, so that if your coverage changes, you’ll be less likely to have to find a new doctor.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Such perfect control is only possible when a child is taken at an early age and carefully and continually taught to practice the muscles which grow stiff in later years.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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