practised

British

/ ˈpræktɪst /

adjective

expert; skilled; proficient
acquired or perfected by practice

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And it's not a sport that can be practised after school every day.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 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

Since then, he has practised intermittent fasting - not eating for long periods in the day.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026

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 • Nov. 18, 2025

“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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