general practice
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of general practice
First recorded in 1815–25
Example Sentences
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“We reject any suggestion State Farm engaged in a general practice of mishandling or intentionally underpaying wildfire claims.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
Some patients, she says, present 20 or 30 times a year to general practice, which has an annual budget of roughly £120 per patient.
From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026
"The £36m investment would have a far greater impact if redirected to where it consistently delivers the best outcomes for patients - core general practice."
From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026
"Investing in general practice will help bring this modern medicine to the many, not just the few, and help shift the focus of the NHS from treatment to prevention."
From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026
To do general practice for several years, return to laboratory work and surgical anatomy, attend the clinics of different operators, and never cease to be a physician.
From Quacks and Grafters by Unknown
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