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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Head coach Mike Donovan credited a great effort in practice.
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Brian Roach, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
While Arkansas has dodged any long-term injuries among key players thus far, ASU suffered a tough loss this week when ace running back Ja'Quez Cross went down in practice with what turned out to be an ACL tear.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 5 Sep. 2025
The former Denver Broncos draft pick, who was claimed off waivers last week, tore an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in practice on Wednesday, according to head coach Dave Canales.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
Sneed was limited in practice this week for Tennessee, though.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 5 Sep. 2025
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Brian Roach, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
While Arkansas has dodged any long-term injuries among key players thus far, ASU suffered a tough loss this week when ace running back Ja'Quez Cross went down in practice with what turned out to be an ACL tear.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 5 Sep. 2025
The former Denver Broncos draft pick, who was claimed off waivers last week, tore an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in practice on Wednesday, according to head coach Dave Canales.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
Sneed was limited in practice this week for Tennessee, though.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 5 Sep. 2025
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“In practice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20practice. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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