in practice

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—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.

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What this has meant in practice is that brokers have been gouging tenants with fees that can reach as high as 15 percent or more of their annual rent. —

Clio Chang, Curbed, 13 Nov. 2024 Wide receiver Deebo Samuel (rib, oblique) and defensive end Nick Bosa (hip) also will suit up after being listed as questionable and limited in practice. —

Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024 Learn in practice, not in theory One thing is abundantly clear: employees want upskilling. —

Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 Most of these roofs are retractable, but in practice, many tend to stay closed during summer’s high heat and heavy rains. —

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