in practice

Example Sentences

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So the argument that people would be better off managing their own retirement and healthcare savings doesn’t hold up in practice.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

Let’s ensure this presumption of innocence means something in practice if you, or your loved one, need it.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi promise better forecasting and a more informed public, but in practice their societal value is modest.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

What does that kind of leadership look like in practice, especially in a moment when people are looking to state and local leaders more in the face of an unyielding federal government?

From Salon • Apr. 27, 2026

Nick made a signal and everybody forgot everything they had been doing in practice.

From "Slam!" by Walter Dean Myers