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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
“That’s what I always see that I’m most improved when I play that way in practice.”
Toczylowski said the due process review required by the Supreme Court will be a disaster in practice.
But what do the prime minister's words mean in practice?
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.
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