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practicing

[ prak-ti-sing ]

/ ˈpræk tɪ sɪŋ /

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adjective

actively working at a profession, especially medicine or law.

actively following a specific way of life, religion, philosophy, etc.: a practicing Catholic.

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seclusion

a false belief or opinion.

the matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid.

the state of being isolated, kept apart, or withdrawn into solitude.

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Origin of practicing

practice + -ing²

Words nearby practicing

practice, practiced, Practice makes perfect, practice-teach, Practice what you preach, practicing, practicum, practise, practised, practitioner, prad

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Example sentences from the Web for practicing

They were found guilty of practicing habitual debauchery and inciting others to sexual deviance because of the footage.
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Practicing yoga, studies show, can alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety.
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After reading The Game in 2007, he says, he started going out in Switzerland and practicing RSD methods.
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But because he is still a practicing pastor, his name was instead blocked from her publicized affidavit.
How Sicko Priests Got Away With It|Barbie Latza Nadeau|November 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST

The Maryland Constitution requires a candidate spend ten years practicing law before running for attorney general.
Frontrunner for Attorney General Was Thrown Off Ballot for A.G. of Maryland|Ben Jacobs|October 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Only going through the motions, practicing the stroke Chauncy gave us.
Fighting the Sea|Edward A. Rand
I had a vague dislike and dread of the deception which Mr. Brinkworth was practicing on the people of the inn.
Man and Wife|Wilkie Collins
It is not a question of practicing an art himself, for technical skill lies outside his province.
The Gate of Appreciation|Carleton Noyes
It was not costly, but it was of good tone, and Philip had passed many pleasant hours in practicing on it.
The Young Musician|Horatio Alger
Practicing sword tricks on my skirt,” said she, holding it up to show the rents, “and learning to be un coiffeur.
The Princess Dehra|John Reed Scott

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