practised
Britishadjective
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expert; skilled; proficient
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acquired or perfected by practice
Example Sentences
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Nearby, employees of the Union shopping mall practised using fire extinguishers to put out flames within a controlled pit, under the guidance of firefighters.
From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026
The sound of pliers clicking filled a workshop in eastern China's Hangzhou as a group of women practised stripping wires, their female instructor moving around the classroom to offer advice.
From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026
He practised at Wimbledon over the weekend but did not take to the court on Monday and withdrew shortly afterwards.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
However, the rich resources of the northern wetlands were more suited to the lifestyle practised by hunter-gatherers.
From Science Daily ● May 30, 2026
Those who practised it were convinced that the philosopher’s stone had been successfully produced in the past.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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