practicing

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“After meeting, he shared he suffered from insomnia and expressed interest in learning meditation, which I taught him. Our meetings, focused solely on practicing meditation, lasted about 30 minutes each,” Chopra said in the statement.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

Physician groups such as the American Academy of Family Physicians argue that healthcare workers who aren’t medical doctors shouldn’t be practicing without physician oversight.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

“I love physical challenges. I’ve had to learn how to sword fight, ice skate, shoot a pistol, taekwondo, horseback riding. It’s like practicing to be this other person, and it kind of rubs off.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

A practicing Mormon, Coppins had no previous experience with gambling but quickly learned how easily the “joyful naivete” of his initial use “could curdle into delusion and compulsion.”

From Slate • May 5, 2026

“Howdy, Eben. I was caught up in my practicing and didn’t hear you come in,” Mr. Smiley said.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney