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practicing
[ prak-ti-sing ]
adjective
- actively working at a profession, especially medicine or law.
- actively following a specific way of life, religion, philosophy, etc.:
a practicing Catholic.
Word History and Origins
Origin of practicing1
Example Sentences
A harmonica class was introduced seven years ago, and the group started practicing the U.S. national anthem in 2021.
"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.
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.
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.
Younger brothers cheer when they aren’t practicing their hitting skills with Wiffle balls.
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