practic
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of practic
1375–1425; late Middle English practik < Latin prācticus < Greek prāktikós, equivalent to prāk- (verbid stem of prā́ssein to do; pragmatic, praxis ) + -tikos -tic
Example Sentences
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In Minneapolis, where Floyd was killed, the push for change could upend law enforcement practic es and help decide who leads the city.
From Seattle Times
Matt Hasselbeck missed practic, yet Colts coach Chuck Pagano remains optimistic the 40-year-old backup will start Sunday’s crucial game against Houston.
From Washington Times
Mar. This is the most abhor'd, intollerable knavery, that ever slave entertain'd, sure there is more than thine own head in this villany, it goes like practic'd mischiefe; disabled in his body?
From Project Gutenberg
Marc Champagnat, a stout and fastidious retired railroad worker, was the Dr. Johnson of the town of Angoul�me A divorc� and a gourmet, Marc and his friends�the undertaker, the fishmonger, the mayor, the lawyer's clerk and the school principal�met so regularly in the tavern called Le Practic that their group became known as Champagnat's Club.
From Time Magazine Archive
One day, four years ago, Marc startled his companions at Le Practic with a joke that seemed something less than funny.
From Time Magazine Archive
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