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
"Just listening to their practice descriptions in the mission simulations... It brings chills up my arms," Young said.
From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026
It points to histories of performance where gender was fluid in practice, if not always in name.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
Mom immediately takes out her books to study, since she’s decided she wants to try taking her first GED practice test this week.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
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