general practice
noun
: a usual way of doing things
Their general practice in such cases is to offer a deal.
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Physical symptoms, including fatigue, discomfort, and pain, often accompany depression, said Bruce Guthrie, MSc, PhD, study co-author and professor of general practice at the University of Edinburgh.
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Brian Mastroianni, Health, 6 Mar. 2025
His wasn’t an unreasonable assumption, since that was the general practice in the 1950s.
—IEEE Spectrum, 5 Sep. 2013
Brooks will be focused primarily on entertainment, business and intellectual property law but will also participate in the general practice section of the firm.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
The other point of contention centered around a change opponents say will be made to the general practice of pooling tips, as stipulated by state law.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 22 Oct. 2024
This is the general practice in the American states.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
What Is Web Mining Or Open-Source Intelligence? Web mining, or open-source intelligence (OSINT), describes the general practice of inferring patterns from online data.
—Steven Gustafson, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
The majority of people who get medical help for their mental health start with a general practice doctor, not a specialist.
—Cleo Krejci, Journal Sentinel, 26 Sep. 2024
As a general practice, the armrests on ergonomic office chairs tend to be bulky, and the Branch Verve Chair immediately stands out because of the versatile armrest design, which gives it a futuristic look.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 13 Sep. 2024
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Brian Mastroianni, Health, 6 Mar. 2025
His wasn’t an unreasonable assumption, since that was the general practice in the 1950s.
—IEEE Spectrum, 5 Sep. 2013
Brooks will be focused primarily on entertainment, business and intellectual property law but will also participate in the general practice section of the firm.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
The other point of contention centered around a change opponents say will be made to the general practice of pooling tips, as stipulated by state law.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 22 Oct. 2024
This is the general practice in the American states.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
What Is Web Mining Or Open-Source Intelligence? Web mining, or open-source intelligence (OSINT), describes the general practice of inferring patterns from online data.
—Steven Gustafson, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
The majority of people who get medical help for their mental health start with a general practice doctor, not a specialist.
—Cleo Krejci, Journal Sentinel, 26 Sep. 2024
As a general practice, the armrests on ergonomic office chairs tend to be bulky, and the Branch Verve Chair immediately stands out because of the versatile armrest design, which gives it a futuristic look.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 13 Sep. 2024
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“General practice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/general%20practice. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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