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practice

[prak-tis] / ˈpræk tɪs /


NOUN
business; clientele of business
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In practice, Greenspan ran the committee as “kind of a dictator,” said Ellen Meade, a former Fed economist who now teaches at Duke University.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

So, every homestand, after Roberts fulfills his media responsibilities and oversees batting practice, he serves as an ambassador of sorts.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2026

Or can we only practice empathy when it’s convenient for us?

From Salon • Jun. 28, 2026

There were new uniforms and helmets, NFL-style sideline monitors, drones for filming practice and a coach with a $230,000 compensation package.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

There’s also the fact that I know my practice is much better when he’s not with me, and good practice is what I need right now.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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