in practice

Idioms  

1. 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 .

2. 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]

3. 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 .

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in practice

Doncic participated fully in practice Thursday, as did forward Adou Thiero, who sat out Tuesday because of “maintenance,” Redick said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026

While Kessler participated in practice Saturday after hitting his finger on the backboard, he was not in live drills.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026

An OpenAI spokesperson questioned the nonprofit’s methodology, saying the testing does not accurately reflect how the bot is used in practice.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

They want to know what it actually means in practice and how news will be reorganised.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

It occurred to me that the guy who had been camcording me in practice was probably one of Finkle’s flunkies.

From "The Million Dollar Shot" by Dan Gutman

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