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
"There are tools that can be used in general practice that will help document a consultation between a nurse and a patient," she said.
From BBC • Oct. 20, 2025
Dr Chris Williams also said that Swinney's promise to provide an additional one million appointments in a year was "not that large", compared to the current level of general practice activity.
From BBC • Oct. 14, 2025
According to the department, the total investment in general practice in 2025/26 would be £414m.
From BBC • Sep. 10, 2025
If it emits no cry the general practice is to compress the cord between the finger and thumb, and to squeeze the blood onward towards the child.
From The Fijians A Study of the Decay of Custom by Thomson, Basil
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