general practice
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of general practice
First recorded in 1815–25
Example Sentences
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She added: "However, any reform of the fit note process must put the health and wellbeing of patients first, be fully resourced and avoid creating additional workload for general practice."
From BBC • May 20, 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
According to the department, the total investment in general practice in 2025/26 would be £414m.
From BBC • Sep. 10, 2025
Ecclesiastical celibacy was as yet but a general practice, introduced into and renewed in almost every church, but in almost all, nevertheless, modified by exceptions or transgressions.
From The Power Of The Popes by Daunou, Pierre Claude Fran?ois
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