in practice

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“But in practice, many of those were the same bank, and so there wasn’t necessarily an incentive to keep prices low for merchants.”

From MarketWatch • May 25, 2026

“That’s what we see in practice, she’s been like that. I was just smiling. … I’m so proud of her.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Smash tacos are one of those techniques that look impressive but are, in practice, very forgiving.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

"I'm super grateful for that experience because I was able to really test the things that I've been working on in practice, in matches," she says.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

"Get to the armory and tell Lucan that Ser Lyonel notched his sword in practice and needs a new one. Here's his mark."

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin