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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of practicing¹

practice + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Unlike Gaetz, Bondi at least has a good deal of experience actually practicing the law and overseeing a large office; she has also not been accused of sexual misconduct.

From Salon

The French Medical Association last month banned him from practicing medicine for 2 years, his tally of retractions is up to 24, and 243 IHU papers have received expressions of concern.

From Science Magazine

Bozeman, who spent four seasons in Baltimore and is the starting center, says the similarities are apparent down to the smallest details, such as practicing during the off week or wearing custom blue-collar work shirts.

From Los Angeles Times

Along the way, Murray, who is a practicing Christian, discovered the name Luke means “light.”

From Los Angeles Times

“I'm sure there are many that are practicing at a very high level of integrity and medical sophistication, but I'm sure there are also some that are not,” Sanacora said.

From Salon

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