practised
Britishadjective
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expert; skilled; proficient
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acquired or perfected by practice
Example Sentences
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Nearby, employees of the Union shopping mall practised using fire extinguishers to put out flames within a controlled pit, under the guidance of firefighters.
From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026
The sound of pliers clicking filled a workshop in eastern China's Hangzhou as a group of women practised stripping wires, their female instructor moving around the classroom to offer advice.
From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026
Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk practised with the American the week before the Championships and told BBC Sport she did not know what to expect.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
"I was a little nervous. I've never hit a ball with her, never practised, never played a match, so I didn't know what to expect," the 12th seed said.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
Members of a local secondary school marching band, wearing rented tuxedoes and vintage top hats, practised a piece of the Mozart requiem, and children were given bouquets of flowers to carry.
From "The Marvels" by Brian Selznick
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