in practice

phrase

—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.

Examples of in practice in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And Duggan said Grant made a particularly impressive high-effort play in practice this week. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 13 Nov. 2026

Most of what Mendoza has done this season has occurred behind the scenes in practice and with video and playbook study. — Mark Anderson, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026

Jets special teams coordinator Chris Banjo said the timing came down to how comfortable Beck felt after getting reps in practice. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 12 Nov. 2026

McCord has had sporadic first-team reps in practice the first half of the season, according to Hafley, since Miami traded with Green Bay for him ahead of the season. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2026

Rhymes for in practice

• malpractice
• actus
• cactus
• practise
• tractus