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one who brings an art or science to full realization
a French doctor who was once the most famous practitioner of natural childbirth
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Health practitioners and provincial officials seek to ensure that women understand their rights.
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Anita Pouchard Serra & Natalie Alcoba, The Dial, 13 Mar. 2025
Murphy, who is a practicing surgeon with his own private practice, noted that private practitioners spend a large amount of time trying to keep their facilities afloat.
—Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 7 Mar. 2025
Such a system would improve outcomes and establish mutual respect among practitioners.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
For today’s practitioners, this honor carries responsibility.
—Harriet Shepherd, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2025
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Anita Pouchard Serra & Natalie Alcoba, The Dial, 13 Mar. 2025
Murphy, who is a practicing surgeon with his own private practice, noted that private practitioners spend a large amount of time trying to keep their facilities afloat.
—Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 7 Mar. 2025
Such a system would improve outcomes and establish mutual respect among practitioners.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
For today’s practitioners, this honor carries responsibility.
—Harriet Shepherd, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for practitioner
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“Practitioner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practitioner. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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