practice
noun
habitual or customary performance; operation.
am practicing
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present progressiveof practice (1st person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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I am practicing life drawing with pastels and am working on form.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2023
“I am practicing ‘If you can’t say anything positive, don’t say anything at all’ mantra.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 26, 2022
“I am practicing to be the supporter of a victorious team. You want to out dress your opponent and I’m ready for the moment”
From Fox News ● Jan. 31, 2020
“I am practicing how to draw so that when I get older I can be a professional artist, and I also want to play football,” he said.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 13, 2016
No one says “We did it,” because I am practicing alone.
From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari
