general practice
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of general practice
First recorded in 1815–25
Example Sentences
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But they implied that the rollbacks reflected Walmart’s general practice of squeezing prices lower wherever they can.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 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
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
For general practice none will be found more useful than a common chain and a compass upon Rittenhouse's construction.
From Early American Scientific Instruments and Their Makers by Silvio A. Bedini
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