practised
Britishadjective
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expert; skilled; proficient
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acquired or perfected by practice
Example Sentences
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Johnson said: "The first time we practised it a few times and ran around our local park and with people thinking we were bonkers."
From BBC
"We have practised with similar types of bowlers and similar actions so we will try to execute what we are practising in the night sessions," said Suryakumar.
From Barron's
Since then, he has practised intermittent fasting - not eating for long periods in the day.
From BBC
In training on Friday, Beau Webster practised in the gully position usually occupied by Cameron Green, suggesting Australia could switch their all-rounders.
From BBC
Universal suffrage is, however, practised in the breakaway region of Somaliland, which declared independence in 1991 but has never been internationally recognised.
From Barron's
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