general practice
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of general practice
First recorded in 1815–25
Example Sentences
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Fortunately, the researchers found that the potential negative impacts of an ammonia economy can be minimized with proactive engineering practices.
From Science Daily • Nov. 13, 2023
A video of the Asur collapse, analyzed by three engineers with extensive knowledge of buildings and engineering practices in Turkey, found that it was most likely the result of poor structural design.
From New York Times • Feb. 13, 2023
JPMorgan said in January it would spend more than $12 billion on technology in 2022 betting on cloud and modern engineering practices as well as AI and machine learning to bolster its digital offering.
From Reuters • Sep. 12, 2022
It added: "The security and integrity of our data services and engineering practices have been confirmed by independent third-party assessments."
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2022
Mr. Wellington states that the dam was in every respect of very inferior construction, and of a kind wholly unwarranted by good engineering practices of thirty years ago.
From The Johnstown Horror!!! or, Valley of Death, being A Complete and Thrilling Account of the Awful Floods and Their Appalling Ruin by Walker, James Herbert
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