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The phrase "an example of bad practice" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to refer to a specific instance or case that illustrates poor or ineffective methods in a particular context.
Example: "The way the project was managed is clearly an example of bad practice that should be avoided in the future."
Alternatives: "a case of poor practice" or "an instance of ineffective practice".
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"If something happened, if there was an issue with the reporting or an example of bad practice, then that journalist's livelihood and card is somehow revoked.
We'll hear an example of bad practice, and look at how standards could be improved.
Sir Michael branded Birmingham as an example of bad practice, which he called a "national disgrace".
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This earned the paper an unprecedented rebuke for "an unfortunate example of bad practice".
Michelle Stanistreet, the NUJ general secretary, said: "It is becoming clear that the misuse of Ripa to snoop on journalists is not an isolated example of bad practice in the Met.
One example of bad practice Mr Naofel is preventing is bees being fed sugar.
There was a lot of very good practice, said Baker, but examples of bad practice might, as a last option, be referred to professional regulators such as the General Medical Council (GMC).
But it highlighted examples of bad practice including a newly created open space at Paddington Basin where "overzealous security guards" often prevent photography.
The industry vigorously denies that shale gas is unsafe - and blames pollution incidents as examples of bad practice, rather than an inherently risky technique.
Other examples of bad practice included the case of the man who shot himself and his ailing wife, reportedly because of unwanted neighbours.
The Fostering Network identified many examples of bad practice and confusion, and reported these to the DWP [ Departmentfor Work and Pensions], persuading them of the need to change policy.
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