general practice

noun

: a usual way of doing things
Their general practice in such cases is to offer a deal.

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In Bedford, residents organized diabetes support and therapeutic gardening groups — a service so valued that it was extended by the local general practice. — Kyle Vanelli, STAT, 14 Aug. 2026 Also running was Mack Guptil, 49, of Forest Lake, who has been a general practice lawyer for over 22 years. — Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 12 Aug. 2026 Florida general practice lawyer Patrick McLain, who represents Hill, told USA TODAY on July 9 that his legal team has no comment about the charges. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 10 July 2026 While exact instructions depend on your string trimmer model, the following is the best general practice for replacing your line. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for general practice

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“General practice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/general%20practice. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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