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
"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
Resident doctors - formerly known as junior doctors - can start speciality training after two years, to progress their careers and pursue a particular area of medicine such as neurology, dermatology or general practice.
From BBC • Jul. 30, 2025
—This was formerly the general practice in the South of England, and it has occasionally been resorted to within the last thirty years.
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