- present participle of practice.
practicing
Example Sentences
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The earliest scientific accounts of elephants practicing "self-medication" date back to the early third century.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
I was in my 20s, and practicing consciously dating rather than hopping from one serious relationship to the next.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
Much of my life is dedicated to preaching that art, and practicing reverence for it can be the glue that keeps us together when the world wants us torn apart.
From Salon ● Sep. 17, 2026
The unmarried, introverted George leads a spartan life, traveling by bicycle, practicing Bach on a church organ and immersing himself in his investigations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
His siblings had also become distracted from their schoolwork and were busy practicing animal calls.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
