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 category covers a wide range of specialities, from general practice to skin complaints, women's health, and aesthetics.
From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026
"There is systematically worse access to general practice in poorer parts of the country," said Dr Becks Fisher of the Nuffield Trust, who did a study on GP funding formula in England.
From BBC • Jul. 21, 2025
In the older makes of cars it was general practice to machine the cams separately and to secure these to the cam-shaft by means of taper pins or keys.
From Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair by Pag?, Victor Wilfred
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