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practicing

[ prak-ti-sing ]

adjective

  1. actively working at a profession, especially medicine or law.
  2. actively following a specific way of life, religion, philosophy, etc.:

    a practicing Catholic.



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A harmonica class was introduced seven years ago, and the group started practicing the U.S. national anthem in 2021.

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"I spend a lot of time at the Albert Hall in the middle of the night, practicing, and I find it fascinating that the building is still just running overnight," she says.

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Even more striking: crimes of vastly different severity carry the same penalty - like practicing homoeopathy without a licence, jumping a red light, or forcing someone into labour - all punishable with a one-year sentence.

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As a practicing homosexual who supports abortion rights, I don’t think the Church is counting on me to be its champion at drag brunch.

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Younger brothers cheer when they aren’t practicing their hitting skills with Wiffle balls.

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