practice

Example Sentences

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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

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

“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

Counter-terrorism police had joined the investigation after the incident, but the Derbyshire force said this was "common practice".

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

She’s been avoiding me at practice too, and the other day when I was standing at the bus stop, she looked right through me when she drove by with her dad.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam