practised
Britishadjective
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expert; skilled; proficient
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acquired or perfected by practice
Example Sentences
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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
I practised harder and harder, pushed myself to the physical limit, believing this was the only way to find my rhythm and form.
From BBC
The Olympics Charter currently states that "only those sports which are practised on snow or ice are considered as winter sports".
From BBC
He found a cheap deal on some recording equipment online and practised.
From BBC
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