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practice

Definition for practice

noun as in routine, usual procedure

noun as in exercise, application

noun as in business; clientele of business

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career, work

verb as in carry out; undertake

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But the practice of performance reviews really took off thanks to the military.

“My practice picked up when I stopped trying to concentrate on planning.”

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In practice, this means that even widely supported bills can be stalled indefinitely—leading many lawmakers, especially when in the majority, to question whether the rule still serves the Senate or merely stifles its work.

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“Integrating best practices, knowledge, know-how…and using that to create incremental value for our stakeholders.”

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Already, the freshman’s defensive prowess in particular has made an impression in practice.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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