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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Controllers in other regions echoed that frustration, saying the flight reductions may sound significant but make little difference in practice.
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Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 8 Nov. 2025
The Mariners employed some unorthodox methods in practice this week to prepare for the Dons’ hurry-up offense.
—Steve Dulas, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
Hill has missed the past two games with an ankle injury and was limited in practice all week.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
The 27-year-old fully participated in practice on Friday after being limited on Wednesday and Thursday.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
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Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 8 Nov. 2025
The Mariners employed some unorthodox methods in practice this week to prepare for the Dons’ hurry-up offense.
—Steve Dulas, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
Hill has missed the past two games with an ankle injury and was limited in practice all week.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
The 27-year-old fully participated in practice on Friday after being limited on Wednesday and Thursday.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
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“In practice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20practice. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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