practice
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Neither of them made any substantive changes to core Roman Catholic doctrine, but when you’re the bishop of Rome and the head of the world’s largest single religious denomination, practice matters more than theory.
From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026
“Taking initiative, being a self starter and being able to advocate for yourself is a skillset that is helpful when you practice law.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
"Just listening to their practice descriptions in the mission simulations... It brings chills up my arms," Young said.
From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026
It points to histories of performance where gender was fluid in practice, if not always in name.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
“Win or lose, the practice would be good for you.”
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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