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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To kick off a red zone period early in practice, Sam Darnold and the first-team offense ended their drive with a touchdown reception by tight end AJ Barner.
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Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 30 July 2025
What Needs To Be Done? Some focus has been placed on reducing concussions in the sport—with the NFL allowing players to wear Guardian Caps, extra head protection intended to reduce head injuries, during play as well as in practice.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
However, what does natural prevention actually look like in practice?
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 29 July 2025
Anfernee Jennings tallied a run stuff late in practice on an outside zone concept, his first of training camp.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 28 July 2025
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Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 30 July 2025
What Needs To Be Done? Some focus has been placed on reducing concussions in the sport—with the NFL allowing players to wear Guardian Caps, extra head protection intended to reduce head injuries, during play as well as in practice.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
However, what does natural prevention actually look like in practice?
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 29 July 2025
Anfernee Jennings tallied a run stuff late in practice on an outside zone concept, his first of training camp.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 28 July 2025
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“In practice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20practice. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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