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practice

[prak-tis] / ˈpræk tɪs /


NOUN
business; clientele of business
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One technique described in the book is 'retrieval practice', the strategy of 'pulling' facts from memory.

From Science Daily • May 1, 2024

"It has been the Supreme Court's 'historic practice' to leave recusal questions to the determination of each individual justice, rather than submit them to the full court," Lubet wrote.

From Salon • Jul. 8, 2021

Launching its new strategy 'delivering change for general practice', the college told the BBC the situation has not been helped by the current stalemate at Stormont.

From BBC • Sep. 16, 2015

Following 'best practice' guidelines should be enough, so long as we are willing to prosecute those who misuse personal data.

From The Guardian • May 15, 2013

The fact is that the intricate and often absurd theory by which they are connected came after the 'eminently sagacious practice' which the theory was intended to justify.

From The Life of Sir James Fitzjames Stephen, Bart., K.C.S.I. A Judge of the High Court of Justice by Stephen, Leslie, Sir




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