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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Two-way guard Chris Manon fully participated in practice on Sunday after suffering a Grade 2 ankle sprain during camp that sidelined him for preseason play.
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Khobi Price, Oc Register, 20 Oct. 2025
The coach means that those leaders get after it in practice and in games.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2025
Ewers will serve as the No 2 quarterback for the game after seemingly leapfrogging Wilson in practice this week.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Murray was limited in practice all week.
—Doug Haller, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
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Khobi Price, Oc Register, 20 Oct. 2025
The coach means that those leaders get after it in practice and in games.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2025
Ewers will serve as the No 2 quarterback for the game after seemingly leapfrogging Wilson in practice this week.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Murray was limited in practice all week.
—Doug Haller, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
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“In practice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20practice. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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