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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The outfit’s distorted definition of antisemitism matters because Trump, since returning to the White House, has put into practice orders that closely reflect Project Esther’s proposals.
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Michelle Goldberg, Mercury News, 21 May 2025
And while contract language may look great on paper, limitations can always emerge when these rules are actually put into practice.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2025
Practical tips business owners can realistically put into practice:
Streamline your costs and improve revenue to maintain margins.
—Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
As a cardinal, Leo put into practice one of Francis’ most revolutionary reforms by having three women serve on the Vatican board that vets bishop nominations.
—Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
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Michelle Goldberg, Mercury News, 21 May 2025
And while contract language may look great on paper, limitations can always emerge when these rules are actually put into practice.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2025
Practical tips business owners can realistically put into practice:
Streamline your costs and improve revenue to maintain margins.
—Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
As a cardinal, Leo put into practice one of Francis’ most revolutionary reforms by having three women serve on the Vatican board that vets bishop nominations.
—Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 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 30 May. 2025.
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