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practice

[prak-tis] / ˈpræk tɪs /


NOUN
business; clientele of business
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In a practice that ought to inspire progressives, those farmers deepened the delta channels and spread over their surrounding farmland the rich silt they excavated or used it to reinforce the levees.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

When they watched film and had practice sessions, the Lakers worked with a purpose.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

But in practice, besides American oil traders, no one appears to be celebrating or taking this too seriously just yet.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

In practice, resale sites offering tickets at inflated values contributes to ticket touting and leaves genuine fans at risk of missing out altogether on tickets to some events.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

I practice on and on, my hair slicked down on my head, the hoodie Manny found for me wet and cold.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko




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