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practice

Definition for practice

noun as in routine, usual procedure

noun as in exercise, application

noun as in business; clientele of business

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career, work

verb as in carry out; undertake

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But, in practice, such third-country removals were rare, so the person was typically released and allowed to remain in the U.S.

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Their practices challenge modern assumptions about what counts as "development" and remind us that resilience often emerges from diversity: of species, of knowledge, and of cultural traditions.

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"Patience. I would say the most important thing is patience," Chase said as his West Indies team went through their final practice.

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"In practice, we face many difficulties, especially given our own circumstances, including equipment issues and delays in scheduling the manufacturers' technical personnel," Koo said.

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She joined a club team based in Oakland, flying north twice a month for weekend practices.

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