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
At the same time, the singer admitted he'd practised being booed during rehearsals, after Israeli contestants faced similar chants in 2024 and 2025.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
Last year, Yuval Raphael, a survivor of the 7 October attacks, told the BBC she had "practised being booed" during rehearsals.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
"He practised well yesterday," Sammy said of the right-arm seamer and power hitter, who had strapping on his right knee during training on Sunday but looked in no discomfort.
From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026
“Yes, kitchen page, and I shall go tins minute. Good gracious, don’t look so tragic about it. Leave it to the practised scoundrel and run away to bed.”
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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