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in practice
Actually, in fact, especially as opposed to theoretically or in principle . For example, In practice this contraption seems to work, although no one knows how or why . [Second half of 1500s] Also see put into practice .
In the exercise of a particular profession, as in She's an obstetrician and has been in practice for at least ten years . [c. 1700]
In a state of being exercised so as to maintain one's skill, as in This trumpeter is always in practice . [Early 1600s] For an antonym, see out of practice .
Example Sentences
Grant, in practice, maintains an affiliate webpage for Salt Eaters on the online marketplace bookshop.org.
"The department says it took a common approach when lending to borrowers in different sports, but, in our view, its subsequent actions display different approaches in practice," it said.
Usher's moves are so effortless that they look unrehearsed, but such ease comes at a cost: Last year, he had to postpone the start of the tour after injuring his neck in practice.
“This is not new in practice — user data is bought and sold constantly without any notification to the user,†Westcott explained.
However, charities say in practice some Ukrainians who are in the process of extending their visa or only have a few months left are struggling to find jobs or rental properties.
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