practised
Britishadjective
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expert; skilled; proficient
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acquired or perfected by practice
Example Sentences
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However, the rich resources of the northern wetlands were more suited to the lifestyle practised by hunter-gatherers.
From Science Daily • May 30, 2026
Each one of the leaders will have prepared answers for a host of topics, rehearsed their core messages and practised their attack lines to challenge the other leaders.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
"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 • Feb. 14, 2026
Sabalenka's friendship with 24-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic came to the fore last year after she practised with him and they spent time together socially along with their partners.
From Barron's • Jan. 25, 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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