practiced
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Henley was listed on the injury report last week with a shoulder injury, but he practiced Thursday and Friday before playing in the Chargers’ 44-22 loss to the Houston Texans on Sunday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2026
The five-time All-Pro practiced the week before the Sept. 11 opener against the San Francisco 49ers in Australia, but he did not make a tackle in the 27-7 defeat.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026
As a child, Chin practiced violin for an hour a day—staring out the window into the woods and wishing he was there—followed by two hours of swimming and two hours of martial arts before homework.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
This is a contemporary novel through and through, and Schoenbrun writes with practiced conviction, subtly differentiating the different characters’ perspectives without dropping the pace.
From Salon ● Oct. 29, 2026
Ever since first grade, when the Palmers moved to California, Jonathan had practiced earthquake drills in school each year.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word