Example Sentences

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Instead, the 43-year-old Zhao led the packed Palm Theater in a meditative “ritual” she and her cast had practiced throughout the shoot, from before the script was even written until the final day on set.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 31, 2025

Time and time again she had practiced and prepared and tried to remember to breathe.

From New York Times • May 27, 2024

In 2021, the American Academy of Family Physicians’ annual practice profile survey found that 15% of respondents had practiced obstetrics.

From Salon • Jan. 4, 2024

She had practiced on the same court Sunday and already had noticed it then.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 28, 2023

Ever since first grade, when the Palmers moved to California, Jonathan had practiced earthquake drills in school each year.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret