good practice

noun

: a good or wise thing to do
It's good practice to always carry a few dollars in cash.

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Safety regulations and good practice, however, didn’t materialize at the Union Carbide plant. Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Dec. 2024 That’s a good practice in learning how to put on a show that’s gonna engage people who aren’t your core audience. Michael Saponara, Billboard, 14 Aug. 2024 Interviewees did acknowledge examples of good practice. Jake Kanter, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2024 For example, a good practice to get into is to always ask, would these pictures be embarrassing or upsetting to see in 10 years? Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 29 July 2024 As a good practice, test your irrigation system annually to make sure sprinkler heads are leak-free and pointing in the right direction. 4. Steve Bender, Southern Living, 15 May 2024 All initiatives that celebrate good practice are welcome, given the urgent need for change! Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024 Turning off your electronics a few hours before bed can be a good practice. Adriana Morga, Fortune, 22 Dec. 2023 Choosing a dry space that’s safe from pests is good practice. Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2023

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“Good practice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good%20practice. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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