in practice
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In researching how police departments use AI and how digital technologies operate in a democratic society, we have seen how quickly the shift from probabilistic prediction to operational certainty happens in practice.
From Salon • May 12, 2026
"But in practice, I think that'd be difficult."
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
Though Kemp, whose last international appearance came during the 2025 Ashes whitewash, will not bowl in the 50-over series against New Zealand that begins on Sunday, she has been bowling in practice since January.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
A right can be denied outright, or it can be abridged, reduced, made less meaningful in practice while remaining formally available.
From Slate • May 8, 2026
Total, unequivocal sterilization is extremely difficult to achieve in practice and is almost impossible to verify afterward.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
