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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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The women were practicing Scientologists along with Masterson at the time and testified that Church of Scientology officials protected the That ‘70s Show actor.
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Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
Harvey explained that her son didn't spend hours practicing the routine.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
The senior quarterback was back in his helmet, practicing taking snaps under center on the sidelines.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
De Waal’s expertise as a practicing ceramicist informs his curation of Playing with Fire, enabling him to curate a more nuanced exhibition exploring the interplay between his own contemporary ceramics and iconic ceramics by Salto.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
This means visitors can enjoy the beach with or without clothing—practicing naturism is entirely optional.
—Disha Kalyankar, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Dec. 2024
One of the best ways to combat this is by practicing mindfulness and being fully present.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Thanksgiving is a perfect excuse for practicing gratitude — which also happens to be a proven way to reduce stress.
—Bloomberg, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2024
Weldon is a practicing medical doctor and a former Congressman.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
Harvey explained that her son didn't spend hours practicing the routine.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
The senior quarterback was back in his helmet, practicing taking snaps under center on the sidelines.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
De Waal’s expertise as a practicing ceramicist informs his curation of Playing with Fire, enabling him to curate a more nuanced exhibition exploring the interplay between his own contemporary ceramics and iconic ceramics by Salto.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
This means visitors can enjoy the beach with or without clothing—practicing naturism is entirely optional.
—Disha Kalyankar, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Dec. 2024
One of the best ways to combat this is by practicing mindfulness and being fully present.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Thanksgiving is a perfect excuse for practicing gratitude — which also happens to be a proven way to reduce stress.
—Bloomberg, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2024
Weldon is a practicing medical doctor and a former Congressman.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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