practiced

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She practiced for weeks ahead of the game—which turned out to be against the Yankees.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

With his practiced executive scowl and scripted boardroom catchphrase, “You’re fired!,” the show burnished his image as a decisive billionaire dealmaker, even as his real-life business results were far less impressive.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

His great aunt, Jeannette Gagnier, told the newspaper that he and his brother would spend summers with her as he practiced his English to become a pilot.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

That gulf, between law as prescribed and as practiced, is among Mr. Loznitsa’s chief concerns.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Life-long learning and self-growth are valued, practiced, and mentored in others.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin