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one who brings an art or science to full realization
a French doctor who was once the most famous practitioner of natural childbirth
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By silencing leaders, schools are denying the vital duties of executive leadership long identified by scholars and practitioners alike.
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 19 Oct. 2024
Business trips make for a great opportunity to explore new jiu-jitsu communities — many gyms welcome visiting practitioners, offering a chance to learn new techniques and build relationships around the world.
—Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
One approach to consider is a pairing with a mental health practitioner, now seen as a positive thanks to leaders like Simone Biles, who've been transparent about the positive impact of such a pairing; leaders will gain a safe space to unpack and process difficult challenges.
—Simone E. Morris, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
My tenure as a judge, and 25 years of experience as a prosecutor, civil practitioner and trial attorney, give me the knowledge and experience necessary to serve the people of the 10th Judicial District in a thoughtful, dedicated and competent manner.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 30 Oct. 2024
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 19 Oct. 2024
Business trips make for a great opportunity to explore new jiu-jitsu communities — many gyms welcome visiting practitioners, offering a chance to learn new techniques and build relationships around the world.
—Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
One approach to consider is a pairing with a mental health practitioner, now seen as a positive thanks to leaders like Simone Biles, who've been transparent about the positive impact of such a pairing; leaders will gain a safe space to unpack and process difficult challenges.
—Simone E. Morris, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
My tenure as a judge, and 25 years of experience as a prosecutor, civil practitioner and trial attorney, give me the knowledge and experience necessary to serve the people of the 10th Judicial District in a thoughtful, dedicated and competent manner.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Practitioner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practitioner. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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