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practices

  • plural
    of practice.
    practice
    noun
    habitual or customary performance; operation.
  • present tense form
    of practice (3rd person singular).
    practice
    noun
    habitual or customary performance; operation.

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In recent months, corporate tech leaders have invested in a variety of strategies for trying to keep token costs down, but placing individual limits on each employee has become one of the most common practices.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 10, 2026

That pledge comes as the equipment maker attempts to head off distrust in its repair practices.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 9, 2026

That underlies the name of a new exhibition at the California Museum in Sacramento, “Help Wanted/Leave Now!” about the “revolving door” of programs and practices that have alternately enticed and expelled workers, legal and undocumented.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 2026

The Beninese authorities vaunt a strategy that has enabled the state to hike its tax revenues while providing better working conditions and combating unsanitary practices.

From Barron's Sep. 9, 2026

One time, I asked him to help me memorize this prayer for Hebrew school—he’s the Jewish one, not Mom, and Liz was at one of her endless practices, so he was my only option.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz