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 25 Sep. 2026.

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