good practice

noun

: a good or wise thing to do
It's good practice to always carry a few dollars in cash.

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Learning how to challenge what's presented in board papers and ask confronting questions is good practice in exercising influence without relying on positional authority. — Melissa A. Wheeler, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 While state or federal law does not place term limits on nonprofit board members, experts said setting term limits is a good practice. — Audrey McGlinchy, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026 Taylor had a good practice, including a win in pass protection while isolated on Mesidor in 11-on-11. — Daniel Popper, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 Seasonal changes can increase pest activity, so conducting a quick lights-off check as the seasons change is good practice. — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for good practice

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“Good practice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good%20practice. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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