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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Johnson was a full participant in practice for the second day in a row on Friday, after the Bears opened up his 21-day practice window last week following groin surgery.
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Todd Feurer, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
These benefits matter even more in practice, because rocket stability relies heavily on what happens inside their high-pressure tanks.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 21 Nov. 2025
It was reported Thursday that a decision from Drinkwitz regarding Pribula’s status would be made Friday, following an evaluation in practice.
—Chase Gemes, Kansas City Star, 21 Nov. 2025
The sides would enter a period of status quo, which in practice would keep working conditions the same.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2025
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Todd Feurer, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
These benefits matter even more in practice, because rocket stability relies heavily on what happens inside their high-pressure tanks.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 21 Nov. 2025
It was reported Thursday that a decision from Drinkwitz regarding Pribula’s status would be made Friday, following an evaluation in practice.
—Chase Gemes, Kansas City Star, 21 Nov. 2025
The sides would enter a period of status quo, which in practice would keep working conditions the same.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2025
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“In practice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20practice. Accessed 25 Nov. 2025.
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