put (something) into practice

phrase

: to use (something) in actual situations
Her advice is good, but it's hard to put into practice.

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As diversity, equity, and inclusion programs are under relentless attack, HBO’s medical drama The Pitt offers a masterclass in what DEI truly looks like when these values are woven into the fabric of an institution and put into practice. Robert Raben, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026 The Post could not independently confirm where it has been put into practice. Arkansas Online, 24 Jan. 2026 Small changes in diet, exercise and sleep may extend life by a year when put into practice together, while making larger changes could provide more than nine additional years of life, according to a new study. Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 13 Jan. 2026 If that rhetoric were put into practice, the Pentagon budget could be reduced, not increased by $500 billion. William Hartung, Forbes.com, 10 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for put (something) into practice

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“Put (something) into practice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/put%20%28something%29%20into%20practice. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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