in practice

idiom

—used to say what is actually done or what the actual effect or result of something is

The software is designed to block pornographic websites, but in practice, it blocks many other sites as well.

In actual practice, people sometimes forget to take their medication.

Examples of in practice in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web What would this look like in practice? Building a second opinion system powered by a large language model is no longer in the realm of science fiction. —

Adam Rodman, STAT, 3 May 2024 Lance played in no games for the Cowboys in 2023, although the coaches have complimented his progress and work ethic in practice. —

Clarence E. Hill Jr., Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 May 2024 The United Methodist Church removed on Wednesday its longstanding ban on ordaining gay clergy, formalizing a shift in policy that had already begun in practice and that had prompted the departure of a quarter of its U.S. congregations in recent years. —

Ruth Graham, New York Times, 1 May 2024 Lue was asked if Leonard would have any contact in practice Saturday. —

Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2024 But one doctor cast doubt on how broadly the amendment’s exceptions would be interpreted by physicians in practice. —

Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2024 Once a justice minister signs off on an execution, which in practice takes years after being handed down, it must be conducted within five days of the minister’s order. —

Chad De Guzman, TIME, 15 Apr. 2024 Stay grounded and anchored in reality. — is a celebrity astrologer who has been in practice since 1984. —

Debbie Frank, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024 What that cynicism means in practice: an emphasis on work-life balance. —

Chloe Berger, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2024

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