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
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
It concludes a 40-day period known as Lent, during which Christians focus on prayer, almsgiving, and practice traditions such as abstinence from eating meat on certain days.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
“That’s him asking you to skip swim practice this week. Is that one heavy?”
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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