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practice

[prak-tis] / ˈpræk tɪs /


NOUN
business; clientele of business
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Animal welfare advocates and some city lawmakers, including Mayor Zohran Mamdani, have repeatedly called for a ban on horse-drawn carriages, arguing that the practice is unsafe for both animals and riders in modern urban conditions.

From Salon • Jun. 20, 2026

In practice, this means the system can withstand many small, random disruptions but remains highly susceptible to targeted shocks affecting critical nodes.

From Science Daily • Jun. 20, 2026

That balance — AI as an accelerant rather than a replacement — captures where much of Hollywood has landed in practice.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

He added that he was also intrigued at the American practice of not including sales tax in the listed price of an item, something that is commonly done in England.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 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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