practicing

American  

[prak-ti-sing] / ˈpræk tɪ sɪŋ /

adjective

1. actively working at a profession, especially medicine or law.

2. actively following a specific way of life, religion, philosophy, etc..

   a practicing Catholic.

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Etymology

Origin of practicing

practice + -ing ²

Example Sentences

"It's just terrifying that you don't feel safe in your own neighborhood, in your own community, just practicing and doing the things that you value," Cohen added.

From Barron's

Autism therapy can include teaching young children to follow directions, practicing chores or honing communication skills, and is mostly administered by registered behavior technicians, the lower-wage workers.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Lately, I’ve been talking about striving for perfection, instead of actually practicing it.”

From Los Angeles Times

While individual treatment varies, the therapy can include teaching young children to follow directions, practicing chores like folding laundry or learning communication skills, and is mostly administered by registered behavior technicians, the lower-wage workers.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s unclear when he might make his Ducks debut, but was practicing with the Capitals before the trade.

From Los Angeles Times

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