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
Professor Victoria Tzortziou Brown, chair of the Royal College of GPs, said general practice was often the first place a young person goes when they need support.
From BBC ● Mar. 26, 2026
It is estimated that the new service could lead to 180,000 fewer calls to GPs - and up to 30,000 fewer general practice appointments each year.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 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 Pierre Claude Fran?ois Daunou
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