put (something) into practice
idiom
: to use (something) in actual situations
Her advice is good, but it's hard to put into practice.
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This secured his legacy, as his agenda was eventually put into practice and embraced, proving his reflective approach to be ahead of its time.
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Laura Ellyn Smith, The Conversation, 9 May 2025
Quite how all this would be put into practice remains to be seen.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Courage When coaching leaders and their teams, this is one of the most difficult things to put into practice consistently.
—Bryan Powell, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
But there is one that’s easier to put into practice: Try to eat with other people.
—Michelle Baran, AFAR Media, 20 Mar. 2025
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Laura Ellyn Smith, The Conversation, 9 May 2025
Quite how all this would be put into practice remains to be seen.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Courage When coaching leaders and their teams, this is one of the most difficult things to put into practice consistently.
—Bryan Powell, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
But there is one that’s easier to put into practice: Try to eat with other people.
—Michelle Baran, AFAR Media, 20 Mar. 2025
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 22 May. 2025.
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