practice
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He’d eschewed the family business to practice law in San Antonio but came back after his brother James, Dick’s heir apparent, died unexpectedly in 2015 at age 34.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
That has the Lakers’ attention and is why they worked so hard during practice.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
But in practice, besides American oil traders, no one appears to be celebrating or taking this too seriously just yet.
From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026
"If this is correct, I am deeply concerned about this practice, and I will be contacting the sorting office," he said.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
I practice on and on, my hair slicked down on my head, the hoodie Manny found for me wet and cold.
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
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