practicing
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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How to use practicing in a sentence
You could also find moments when you do want music—say, while you’re making art or cooking, and it’d be fun to sing along—and invite him to do his practicing and serenade you then.
On the other hand, lower-wattage amplifiers like these aren’t capable of producing the higher volumes required to be heard over a full band, so they’re better suited to mobile practicing or solo performances.
For about the past four years, I've been friends with a co-worker who always claimed she'd been a practicing, licensed RN before she decided to fly.
Miss Manners: Friend might be lying, but you were definitely rude | Judith Martin, Nicholas Martin, Jacobina Martin | April 8, 2021 | Washington PostThey were found guilty of practicing habitual debauchery and inciting others to sexual deviance because of the footage.
Sisi Is Persecuting, Prosecuting, and Publicly Shaming Egypt’s Gays | Bel Trew | December 30, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTpracticing yoga, studies show, can alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety.
After reading The Game in 2007, he says, he started going out in Switzerland and practicing RSD methods.
The Secret World of Pickup Artist Julien Blanc | Brandy Zadrozny | December 1, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBut because he is still a practicing pastor, his name was instead blocked from her publicized affidavit.
I remember practicing that lick [from the solo “Round Midnight” recording] years ago, learning how to do that cascade effect.
Of course I am practicing very hard, and I am taking private lessons of Kullak again.
Music-Study in Germany | Amy FayShe withdrew entirely from society and devoted herself to practicing, following his directions implicitly.
Music-Study in Germany | Amy FayMy head feels quite lame from so much practicing, the consequence, I suppose, of so much listening.
Music-Study in Germany | Amy FayI've been practicing right smart, ever since she told me that, an' I can write my name real plain.
Dorothy at Skyrie | Evelyn RaymondHe was a practicing physician in New Hampshire, when the war of the revolution broke out.
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