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Lawyers who have practiced before Hellerstein say he can be charming toward jurors but is tough on prosecutors and defense attorneys alike.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

Those experts include more than 170 psychiatrists, psychologists, and primary care physicians who have practiced in 60 countries, the company said.

From BBC • Oct. 27, 2025

While Nacua and Kupp have practiced this week, receiver Demarcus Robinson did not practice Thursday and was limited Friday because of toe and hip issues, according to the injury report.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 8, 2024

For generations, families like the Mahoneys have practiced “dryland farming,” which means they rely on rain, not irrigation.

From New York Times • Jan. 19, 2024

A similar phenomenon seems to have taken place in North America, where Indians were widely said to have practiced slash-and-burn as part of their habit of living lightly on the land.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann