practicing
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As this dark comedy’s opening credits roll, they’re blissfully practicing their first dance, laughing and stumbling as they try to get their twirls and steps right.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
Stanford, which ended up winning the national championship, spent most of the year practicing in Arizona because of California laws preventing indoor gatherings.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
For 19 years Mr. da Silva supplemented his income by driving a cab and practicing English with the many English-speaking visitors to Abadiânia.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
At a time when many doctors pride themselves on practicing precision medicine, that omission is striking and dangerous.
From Slate • Mar. 22, 2026
We could hear the rhythmic thuds of the students practicing their petit jetés and changements.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
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