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practice

[prak-tis] / ˈpræk tɪs /


NOUN
business; clientele of business
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Blanche later became a prosecutor in that office before going into private practice.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 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

Chesney said he plans to build on each practice, and his coaching staff will set a standard that trickles down to the players.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Soon I get so into practice I even forget it’s my birthday.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko