practice

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While Iranian officials compare the proposed toll system to the practice of the Suez Canal, which generates billions of dollars each year for Egypt, these two waterways are fundamentally different under international law.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“Markets would price not only the resumption of transit, but also a full return to normal supply conditions — something that, in practice, will take months to materialize.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

Chesney said he plans to build on each practice, and his coaching staff will set a standard that trickles down to the players.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

It concludes a 40-day period known as Lent, during which Christians focus on prayer, almsgiving, and practice traditions such as abstinence from eating meat on certain days.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

“The more you practice it, the better you’ll get at it. You’ll be able to just go there in your mind. Eyes wide open. Will you start practicing it for me?”

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell