in practice
idiom
—used to say what is actually done or what the actual effect or result of something is
The software is designed to block pornographic websites, but in practice, it blocks many other sites as well.
In actual practice, people sometimes forget to take their medication.
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And while most freshmen get at least one year to refine their skills in practice or in reserve time, Raiola was thrown into the fire.
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Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
It's framed as a defamation suit against the New York Times, but in practice fires back in the PR war with Lively.
—Felix Salmon, Axios, 4 Jan. 2025
Tight end Dallas Goedert was a full participant in practice, indicating his knee injury is progressing in the right direction.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
After being sidelined for foot surgery since preseason, Cochran has been working out at the U, but has not yet participated in any contact or five-on-five drills in practice, Johnson said Tuesday.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 1 Jan. 2025
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Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
It's framed as a defamation suit against the New York Times, but in practice fires back in the PR war with Lively.
—Felix Salmon, Axios, 4 Jan. 2025
Tight end Dallas Goedert was a full participant in practice, indicating his knee injury is progressing in the right direction.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
After being sidelined for foot surgery since preseason, Cochran has been working out at the U, but has not yet participated in any contact or five-on-five drills in practice, Johnson said Tuesday.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 1 Jan. 2025
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“In practice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20practice. Accessed 11 Jan. 2025.
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