practice
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Neither of them made any substantive changes to core Roman Catholic doctrine, but when you’re the bishop of Rome and the head of the world’s largest single religious denomination, practice matters more than theory.
From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026
One practice that emerged from the program is “body doubling,” which pairs attorneys who struggle with starting tasks with accountability partners.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
Cat expert Emily Blackwell said, while she does not condemn the practice, she also does not recommend it - adding that it depends on the cat and owner to make it a success.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
"Just listening to their practice descriptions in the mission simulations... It brings chills up my arms," Young said.
From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026
“I’m kidding. My band practice ran late. Of course it’s okay that you started. It’d be weird if you were just sitting waiting, wouldn’t it?”
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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