practice
Example Sentences
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When the Huskies start running circles against an opponent who has no idea what’s coming next, all that suffering on the practice floor is worth it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
“Markets would price not only the resumption of transit, but also a full return to normal supply conditions — something that, in practice, will take months to materialize.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026
"But absorbing extra costs is not a sustainable practice for companies. If things get worse, customers are likely to face the heat," he says.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
Before Ohtani took batting practice, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts took questions about his biggest star’s tepid start and said he wasn’t worried.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
Dad pushed back from the table and said, “Well, I guess I’ll go practice some diversified farming.”
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
