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also practising
as in exercising
to do over and over so as to become skilled
in order to play the guitar well, you need to practice fingering every single day
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Recent Examples of practicing
Engaging in simple activities such as reading daily, practicing mindfulness through breathwork or meditation, or rethinking everyday choices like coffee consumption can lay the foundation for improved well-being.
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Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
Long considered a vaccine-skeptic, Weldon is a practicing medical doctor and a former Congressman.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Research shows that practicing emotional regulation contributes to better resilience and mental health.
—Pamela Furr, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
This focus on the positive illustrates the power of practicing the skills, Moskowitz says.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 4 Mar. 2025
The value comes from the intellectual friction created—similar to how practicing oral arguments with a colleague helps sharpen reasoning.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
In the past decade, practicing Christians in Oregon fell by 18 percent in Oregon, 15 percent in Missouri and 15 percent in Iowa.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
But part of it is simply due to Baker’s extreme hustle, for his practicing a kind of DIY filmmaking that results in all that recognition.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Mar. 2025
Parents can encourage this skill by practicing active listening at home.
—Alana Bracken, Parents, 28 Feb. 2025
Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
Long considered a vaccine-skeptic, Weldon is a practicing medical doctor and a former Congressman.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Research shows that practicing emotional regulation contributes to better resilience and mental health.
—Pamela Furr, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
This focus on the positive illustrates the power of practicing the skills, Moskowitz says.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 4 Mar. 2025
The value comes from the intellectual friction created—similar to how practicing oral arguments with a colleague helps sharpen reasoning.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
In the past decade, practicing Christians in Oregon fell by 18 percent in Oregon, 15 percent in Missouri and 15 percent in Iowa.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
But part of it is simply due to Baker’s extreme hustle, for his practicing a kind of DIY filmmaking that results in all that recognition.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Mar. 2025
Parents can encourage this skill by practicing active listening at home.
—Alana Bracken, Parents, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Practicing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practicing. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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