general practice
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of general practice
First recorded in 1815–25
Example Sentences
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But they implied that the rollbacks reflected Walmart’s general practice of squeezing prices lower wherever they can.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
“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
"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
If this meat was dried and preserved, according to general practice, it was sufficient to supply 329 persons the equivalent of one pound of fresh meat per day for one calendar year.
From The Aboriginal Population of the San Joaquin Valley, California by Sherburne F. Cook
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