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
She said ministers had been warned that the changes would lead to "hospital-style waiting lists in general practice" which could "reduce face-to-face GP appointments".
From BBC • Sep. 29, 2025
According to the department, the total investment in general practice in 2025/26 would be £414m.
From BBC • Sep. 10, 2025
It is not to be denied, that such a proceeding is but little consistent with reason, and with the general practice of Courts and nations.
From The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Volume X (of 12) by Various
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